Pedaling Pageantry (2026)
Pedaling Pageantry (2026)
Artist: Qwynto & Michele Noiset
Medium: Paint on Concrete
Location: Kimbrough Greenway Trailhead , 8108 Wolf River Blvd, Germantown, TN 38138
Description:
This whimsical piece features a quirky, fantastical band of local wildlife creatures marching and biking alongside teens. Celebrating individuality and community spirit, this imaginative crew moves together in a vibrant parade, joyfully marching to the beat of their own drum.
This project is funded by the Germantown Public Art Program
Artists: Qwynto & Michele Noiset
Qwynto is a professional muralist and illustrator with nearly a decade of experience, transforming public spaces into imaginative landmarks through vibrant storytelling and bold, graphic linework. His international portfolio features approximately 100 murals across the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, and Portugal, ranging from a 120-foot street-level activation in Massachusetts to a seven-story residential tower in London. Specializing in adding a magical, surreal twist to everyday moments, he designs high-visibility public art that engages viewers from a distance while offering intricate details up close. In addition to independent community projects, he has collaborated with premier global brands like Meta, National Geographic, and DHL to turn ordinary transit points into lasting cultural destinations.
Michele Noiset earned her BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design and built a successful national freelance illustration career, creating artwork for major clients including McDonald's, Nickelodeon, and The New York Times. In 2011, she received her MFA from the University of Massachusetts (UMass), launching a conceptual studio practice that she continues to exhibit in galleries across the country. A dedicated educator, Noiset taught at UMass and chaired the Illustration and Comics program at Memphis College of Art before becoming the Head of the Illustration Program at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Based in Memphis, she balances weekly commuting and student mentorship with an active studio practice focused on drawing, painting, and contemporary themes.
