Surfside Burger Bar, Meredith, NH
SURFSIDE
commercial Project • 2021
SURFSIDE
A coastal-themed dual facade mural at Surfside Burger Bar in Meredith, New Hampshire, featuring bold SURFSIDE lettering, crashing waves, starfish, and tiki elements. The piece brings beach culture to the Lakes Region, transforming the restaurant into a coastal destination landlocked in the mountains.
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Artist's Note
“Painting beach culture in New Hampshire was a fun creative challenge. The Lakes Region has its own water culture, but ocean vibes are different — saltier, more tropical, more Jimmy Buffett. I leaned into that contrast, making the mural feel like a portal to somewhere warm.”
— Rachel Dinda
Inspiration
Surf culture's visual language — weathered wood, tropical colors, bold typography, tiki aesthetics. Surfside Burger Bar wanted to transport their customers, and the mural is the first step in that journey from parking lot to paradise.
The Process
The dual facade presented a unique challenge — two walls meeting at an angle, requiring careful perspective planning so the composition reads from multiple approach angles. I used a sun-bleached color palette that suggests years of ocean exposure, with the tiki elements in warmer wood tones for contrast.
Community Impact
Surfside tells me the mural is the number one reason people stop who weren't originally planning to eat there. It's become a landmark for the area — people use it for directions and meeting spots. Lake visitors treat it as a selfie destination.
Project Details
Location
Surfside Burger Bar, Meredith, NH
Year
2021
Size
1,320 sq ft
Client
Surfside Burger Bar
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