Designed by two longtime residents, the mural announces that the city is “unapologetically Covington.”

A vibrant new mural is spreading the word that “bold lives” in Covington. 

Drivers are now greeted by the mural when they enter the city from the southwest via Pike Street, commissioned by the city as part of an effort to spruce up Covington’s gateways. 

The mural, which proclaims the city “unapologetically Covington,” is located on the south side of a building located at 533 Pike Street. It was designed by longtime residents Chris and Nathan Dye, of Dye Brothers Brand Design & Storytelling Agency in Newport. 

“We hope it adds a nice bit of color to everyone’s day as they pass,” says Nathan Dye in a press release from the city, where he and his brother lived for many years. “This piece represents the joy and heartfelt connection we have to the community.” 

The piece was commissioned in response to a 2019 action plan, the Garner Report, which called for Covington to enhance its gateways.  

Sarah Allan, the city’s assistant economic development director, says the next prominent gateways that the city plans to improve are those at Clay Wade Bailey and 12th Street. 

“We worked closely with the artists but also allowed them creative freedom to take our brand and make it come alive, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the result,” Allan adds.