India, Feb. 12 -- With a few colourful strokes of paintbrush, a housing society's wall was turned into something that its residents could positively identify with. The vibrant spirits of communities that had long been overlooked were now visible to the public and impossible to ignore.

Artist Dattaraj Naik has painted one of Goa's biggest football-themed murals that depicts the state's undying passion. It depicts their love for the sport through the eyes and aspirations of a child. A multi-disciplinary artist hailing from the eponymous state, Naik's mural features a boy sitting at a study table while dreaming about playing football.

The mural represents a common situation amongst the school children in Goa who try to keep a balance betwe...