Cole Einsenhour
North Temple Murals: Wider View,
2026
Paint
Inspiration and Theme
Wider View was inspired by the diversity, vibrancy, and energy of the people who frequent Rancho Market and the surrounding North Temple community. Through a combination of realistic figures, cultural references, bold colors, and abstract forms, the mural celebrates the many backgrounds, experiences, and traditions that come together in this shared space. The composition invites viewers to see the community through a broader lens, highlighting the richness that emerges from cultural connection and exchange.
Artist's Motivation
For Cole Eisenhour, participation in the North Temple Mural Program was a rewarding opportunity to contribute to Salt Lake City’s public art landscape as a new member of the City’s artist pool. The project aligned with his passion for creating artwork that reflects the diversity of a community and fosters a sense of representation, belonging, and connection. Through A Wider View, he sought to create a work that resonates with those who live, work, and gather in the neighborhood.
The Mural Program
During the summer and fall of 2026, North Temple was transformed into a vibrant outdoor gallery through the creation of six new murals. Each mural resulted from a unique partnership between a local business and a local artist selected from the Public Art Program’s Pre-Qualified Artist Pool. Business owners generously provided their walls as canvases, while artists created site-specific works inspired by the neighborhood’s people, history, culture, and distinct identity.
Funding and Impact
Funded by the Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) and administered by the Salt Lake City Arts Council, this initiative brought new color, energy, and creativity to the corridor while celebrating the rich cultural identity already thriving within the community. By supporting small businesses and elevating local artists, the project strengthened neighborhood connections and fostered a deeper sense of place. Together, the six murals form a dynamic collection of public artworks that contribute to a more vibrant streetscape while honoring the stories, people, and perspectives that shape North Temple
Artist Perspective
Trent Call (@trentcall) lives and works on either side of North Temple, passing through often by bike. He’s inspired by the neighborhood’s rhythms, from the Archie and Lois Archuleta Bridge on the Jordan River Trail to the rumble of passing freight cars, alongside a touch of melancholy for the area’s traffic and rapid development. “I attempted to transform some of this wistful energy into these murals,” he says, “a small reminder of what has been lost but not forgotten in our current day of chaos.”
Photo credit: Salt Lake City Media
Location
Rancho Market
140 North 900 West
District 1
Artwork featured in header: Sun, Moon, & All Things In-Between by Michael Moonbird and Victoria Lyons
