Nassau, June 23, 2025 – Last week, the Nassau & Paradise Island Promotion Board welcomed a brand new mural at one of its partner properties, Atlantis Paradise Island, created by international street artist Kelsey Montague and renowned Bahamian artist Allan Wallace. The brightly colored mural serves as an interactive photo opportunity for visitors to the destination, showcasing the vibrant spirit of the islands.

Montague and Wallace worked together to create a design for the mural that incorporates bright colors reflective of the vibrant costumes that can be seen at Junkanoo, the array of sea life and coral that can be found in the Bahamian waters and interactive elements that allow for outstanding photo opportunities. Bringing together Montague and Wallace’s unique artistic styles to create a cohesive mural reflects the intermingling of locals and visitors that makes up the one-of-a-kind essence of Nassau & Paradise Island.

Nassau & Paradise Island Promotion Board CEO Joy Jibrilu said, “We are overjoyed to have a new piece of public art at Atlantis Paradise Island, showcasing the unique spirit of our destination. It is an honor to have two exceptional artists—Allan Wallace, representing the heart of Bahamian creativity, and Kelsey Montague, bringing her internationally recognized style—join forces on a piece that speaks to the vibrant culture of our people and the beauty of these islands.  Their combined vision has resulted in something truly special, and we know it will leave a lasting impression on all who see it.”

President and Managing Director of Atlantis Paradise Island, Bahamas Audrey Oswell said, "Art has been woven into the DNA of Atlantis Paradise Island since its inception. From the large-scale works of Antonius Roberts' Sacred Space and Heart Swing, to the "live art' marine landscapes by Jamaal Rolle, and the architectural vision of Jackson Burnside- the designer and artist involved in the making of Marina Village- Atlantis continues to celebrate Bahamian creativity and culture through visual storytelling. It has been such a pleasure to work with Kelsey and Allan as they have brought this mural to life at Atlantis, and we can’t wait to see how our visitors interact with this stunning visual landmark.”

Artist Kelsey Montague said, “It is an honor to create my first joint mural with Allan Wallace. His work is stunning, emotive and powerful. Getting to work on this piece with him while also creating for my dream client- Atlantis Paradise Island - is going to be a highlight of my career. To me Atlantis has always represented the imagination embodied and Paradise Island serves as a beautiful setting for the mural.”

Artist Allan Wallace said, Artist Allan Wallace said, “I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to work next to the amazing Kelsey Montague – her work speaks for itself with beauty, energy and an indescribable light that all artists hope to attain. I can’t thank the Nassau & Paradise Island Promotion Board enough for making this mural project possible and for always being a step ahead in providing a stage for art culture.”

The mural comes on the heels of the promotion board’s new brand campaign, showcasing the “& More” aspects of the destination, which highlights the broad variety of activities and cultural experiences that visitors can explore beyond the beaches in Nassau & Paradise Island. With the campaign placing a special emphasis on the local culture and authentic island life, the collaboration between a renowned international artist and a local Bahamian for the creation of the mural further solidifies the promotion board’s commitment to showcasing the individuality of Nassau & Paradise Island. 

About Nassau & Paradise Island

Nassau & Paradise Island, The Bahamas are known for having some of the most beautiful white sand beaches in the world, turquoise blue water, the Caribbean’s best entertainment and a spectrum of resorts from ultra-exclusive to family friendly. This convenient destination is serviced by several non-stop flights from most major U.S. cities. Less than an hour from South Florida and less than three hours from New York City, Nassau & Paradise Island are so close, yet feel like they are worlds away. Additional information about where to stay and incredible value-added packages may be found at www.NassauParadiseIsland.com. The Nassau & Paradise Island Promotion Board is an association of hoteliers and related stakeholders working together to promote and support tourism in the destination.  More information can be found at https://www.nassauparadiseisland.com/npipb.

About the Artists

Kelsey Montague is an international street artist who believes that art should not be separated from the human experience, but that the human experience should have a hand in creating art itself. Kelsey has painted large-scale, interactive street murals around the world including in Istanbul, New York City, Los Angeles, Singapore, Sydney, Cape Town, and Buenos Aires. Each piece has provided an opportunity for thousands of people to become living works of art. Participants are invited to step into the artwork, explore what inspires them and post pictures on social media in the hashtag #WhatLiftsYou. Kelsey’s art has been featured by Taylor Swift, The New York Times, The Washington Journal, Good Morning America, The Today Show and Forbes. In 2023 Kelsey launched her first short-term rental – a 3-bedroom house she designed. This ‘Kelsey Montague Art Experience’ is a totally unique destination and includes a hidden speakeasy, portals, custom wallpaper, one-of-a-kind murals and gallery level art throughout the house.

Allan Pachino Wallace is a Bahamian-born visual artist who utilizes a wide range of mediums, practicing as an enigmatic muralist, a live art virtuoso, a conceptual designer, and a distinguished fine artist. Allan who is mostly self-taught, has been practicing for over 20 years, as one of the most unique contributors to Bahamian art. His artwork can be found in both local and international collections ranging from galleries, churches, restaurants, airports, schools, and parks. One medium has garnered extensive international notoriety, his ‘salt art,’ that has been featured by Time Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Fox Sports, ESPN, and CBS. He is the sole owner of Design Strong Studios, Cable Beach, Bahamas. While his art has taken him to both high and low places, Allan remains fearless with his brush strokes. When asked where his gift and purpose come from- “God” is always his answer.

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