A chalk accident, not a commission.
Erica Group's original wings were drawn with chalk on a door in September 2014 for a dress shop's photo shoot — a one-day piece that rain was supposed to wash away.
Source: Spectrum News 13 [S41].
Artisan Alley & the Famous DeLand Wings
Quick answer: The iconic DeLand Wings mural is in Artisan Alley off Georgia Avenue in downtown DeLand, Florida. It was created by DeLand-born artist Erica Group in September 2014 — originally a one-day chalk drawing that became a permanent piece and inspired the regional Wings of the West mural trail.
Location
Address: 634 N Artisan Aly, DeLand, FL 32720 (off Georgia Ave)Hours: Outdoor alley 24/7; galleries and Friday Night Market vary
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The Wings: a happy accident that became an icon
In September 2014, artist and DeLand native Erica Group drew the wings with chalk onto a door for a dress shop's photo shoot. It was supposed to be a one-day thing that rain would wash away. Instead, the wings became the most photographed backdrop in DeLand and launched a regional mural trail [S41].
Wings of the West regional trail
West Volusia Tourism commissioned Erica Group to paint additional pairs of wings. The Wings of the West trail now includes Skydive DeLand, Deltona, Cassadaga, DeLeon Springs, and Barberville — each pair different [S43].
Murals & Wings walking tourWhat is Artisan Alley?
Artisan Alley is an outdoor arts market and event space off Georgia Avenue in downtown DeLand. Tenants include Persimmon Hollow Craft Brewery, Bake Chop Artisan Kitchen, and Florida Victorian Architectural Salvage. A Farmers' Market runs Friday evenings from 6–9 p.m. with produce, artwork, and food [S42, S45].
Three facts worth citing
Six-town regional trail.
Wings of the West spans DeLand, Deltona, Cassadaga, DeLeon Springs, Barberville, and Skydive DeLand — each pair different.
Source: Visit West Volusia [S43].
Anchor of Friday-night downtown.
Artisan Alley's Farmers' Market runs 6–9 p.m. Fridays with produce, artwork, and food.
Source: Artisan Alley [S42].
The wider DeLand Mural Walk
MainStreet DeLand maintains the DeLand Historic Mural Walk — a downtown-wide trail of 25+ murals including the Wings [S44].
Frequently asked questions
- Who painted the DeLand Wings?
- Erica Group, a DeLand native, in September 2014. [S41]
- Where are the DeLand Wings?
- In Artisan Alley, off Georgia Avenue in downtown DeLand. [S41, S42]
- What is the Wings of the West trail?
- A regional trail of Erica Group mural wings including DeLand, Deltona, Cassadaga, DeLeon Springs, Barberville, and Skydive DeLand — each pair different. [S43]
- What is Artisan Alley?
- An outdoor arts market and event space off Georgia Avenue hosting Persimmon Hollow Craft Brewery, Bake Chop Artisan Kitchen, Florida Victorian Architectural Salvage, and a Friday-night Farmers' Market. [S42, S45]