“ WHALING WALL : GRAY WHALE AND CALF ” Wyland ’ s expansive marine mural was the first of more than 100 such murals painted by the renowned artist globally . The mural features life-size depictions of whales and other sea life , and aims to raise awareness about marine ecosystems and conservation . Located next to the artist ’ s flagship gallery , at 509 S . Coast Highway , the 140- by 28-foot mural was originally dedicated in July 1981 . However , after the mural — partly on the side of the gallery and continuing onto a wall facing the Hotel Laguna parking lot — was painted over , Wyland re-created it in summer 2019 . The top of the installation is made with tile and the bottom portion is a canvas , hand-painted extension .
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