WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Visitors to Waterbury will notice a huge new greeting on Field Street when they enter the Brass City from Interstate 84.

The “Greetings from Waterbury” mural, modeled after vintage large-letter postcards, is a billboard-sized postcard painted on the side of the former Blakeslee’s Furs building on Field Street. It will be visible to passing motorists on Interstate 84, and serve as a big “Welcome!” to everyone as they depart I-84 east into Waterbury at Exit 21.

The artwork will feature the city’s name in large block letters with images of various city landmarks and local culture captured inside each letter. The mural is in a similar artistic style to Bruce Springsteen‘s iconic “Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.” album cover. The mural was commissioned by the Waterbury Public Arts Committee; and organizers say it’s a labor of love for artist Victor Ving, and his partner, photographer Lisa Beggs.

“This mural will be a great way for visitors to our city to understand and appreciate Waterbury’s culture and landmarks,” said WPAC member Lynnette Piombo. “It will also be a great place for visitors to take photos.”

Since April 2015, Ving and Beggs have been on an extended road trip, creating these pieces of art in cities and towns across America. Waterbury will soon join Seattle, San Diego, Austin and other places as communities to have these unique murals.

The Waterbury Public Arts Committee plans to hold a community block party Thursday night (July 7th) from 5:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. in the parking lot next to the mural. All are invited to attend.