"Spirit of the Marathon" Mural and Selfie wall

Located just outside Hopkinton Public Library, the spirit of the marathon mural created by Faith Sycaoyao depicts two winged feet symbolizing the limitless potential of the human spirit. Stop and take a selfie then click on link below to tell us where you are from and YOUR marathon story!

Where are you visiting from? What is YOUR marathon Story!

About the Artist:

Faith Sycaoyao has achieved distinction in multiple fields. Moreover, she’s a writer and a climate leader. Her work has the power to mesmerize and motivate her audience. Born in the Philippines in 2004, she began drawing at the age of six. By the age of thirteen, she had committed to self-teaching, exploring various artistic mediums as an autodidact. Currently, she has mastered over 40 artistic techniques/mediums.

Sycaoyao’s early interest in drawing evolved into a profession that reaches people worldwide. She has exhibited her work in London, Athens, and Rome. Her work appeared in UNESCO publications and two art books by Al-Tiba9 Contemporary Art Gallery in Barcelona. She’s contributed to student publications at UPenn, UC Berkeley, and UT Austin.

She intertwines themes of still-life nature studies with human portraits. Likewise, she combines traditional techniques with modern digital methods.

Sycaoyao leverages her art to advocate for ecological accountability and social justice. She is currently contributing to Climate Cardinals projects such as Climate Calling and Ptera with The Nature Conservancy.