New Art Series And Mural Unite Cannabis, Visual, And Musical Artists
October 27, 2025
A stunning portrayal of heroes and advocates in the form of an art series was recently unveiled, showcasing a 120-foot mural in Miami. The “Cannabis Advocate Portrait Series: A Tribute in Light, Loss, and Liberation” debuts on Dec.1, combining three musical artists, visual artists, and themes of advocacy.
The series is presented by Goldflower Cannabis, a fast-growing vertically integrated medical cannabis company based in Florida.
The collaboration will highlight the work of acclaimed contemporary artist John Waguespack. The series is “rooted in personal loss” as Waguespack’s mother battled Parkinson’s disease. She would have likely benefited from medical cannabis, as CBD and THC are being explored for treating symptoms of Parkinson’s, such as tremors and rapid-eye movement sleep disorder. Cannabis breeders are also zeroing in on the potential applications for Parkinson’s.
The series, which will debut as a monumental three-sided mural at Goldflower’s Miami flagship this November, reimagines legendary cannabis advocates such as Bob Marley, Willie Nelson, and Ella Fitzgerald. Waguespack fuses elements of painting, photography, and digital media into the series. It also highlights visual artist legends Gustav Klimt, Kenny Scharf, and Wangechi Mutu.
Waguespack’s art pays tribute to these artists, as well as the musical icons who also served as advocates.
The Cannabis Advocate Portrait Series Showcases Art
The Cannabis Advocate Portrait Series extends this universe into a realm of cultural reverence. Each portrait reimagines an icon through a symbolic artistic lens, as described by the artist:
- PROPHET. MARLEY. KLIMT.: A radiant homage to Bob Marley, channeling Gustav Klimt’s sacred gold symbolism to portray the musician as both prophet and divine messenger—embodying the Rastafarian belief in cannabis as a sacrament of liberation and love.
- LEGEND. WILLIE. SCHARF.: A vivid, psychedelic celebration of Willie Nelson’s lifelong advocacy, blending the joyful surrealism of Kenny Scharf with Nelson’s country authenticity to honor cannabis as both protest and poetry.
- ADVOCATE. ELLA. MUTU.: A lush, luminous portrayal of Ella Fitzgerald inspired by Wangechi Mutu’s hybrid, organic forms. Fitzgerald emerges as a matriarch of sonic healing—her image blooming with rhythm, rebellion, and regeneration.
Waguespack explores what he calls “the RGB Universe,” which is a concept rooted in red, green, and blue light that recognizes digital technology. The visual artists are varied, coming from different eras: Klimt’s gold-leaf-adorned “Adele Bloch-Bauer I,” an Art Nouveau masterpiece, which was stolen by the Nazis in 1941, sold for a record $135 million in 2006. Scharf came from another generation: Hailing from New York City’s East Village, he helped to define urban art with other artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring. Acclaimed Kenyan artist Mutu frequently incorporates the female body into her work.
“John’s work transcends art—it’s a narrative of liberation, legacy, and light,” says Goldflower Cannabis Presdient Angelo Lombardi said in the announcement. “We’re honored to bring this vision to life and to continue our mission of celebrating the creative and healing power of the plan.”
Similarly, the musical artists created immeasurable impacts, sometimes overlapping with cannabis. Several of Bob Marley’s children and grandchildren, for instance, are involved with cannabis and hemp businesses.
Last June, Goldflower Cannabis announced a partnership with Lion Order, a cannabis and apparel company created by Rohan Marley, son of Bob Marley, as well as Ray Lewis of the Ravens, Mike James of the Bucs and Lions, and Michael Phelps.
Goldflower opened around a dozen locations across Florida, with another 10 that are planned to open by Summer 2026. To learn more about the upcoming art series, visit the website.
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