[2008 Projects]
CMAP/ The Future Is In Their Hands
THE FUTURE IS IN THEIR HANDS
Groundswell Community Mural Project ©
www.groundswellmural.org
Acrylic on Indoor Wall
7 x 14 Ft
2008
Lead Artist: Clare Herron
Assistant Artist: Misha McGlown
Youth Artists: Ricardo Miranda, Felix Cornelio, Jimmeh Koitah, Skye Morgan, Sharee Brooks, Marivic Yrish, Nyasia Herd, Eddy De la Cruz, Ashley Ramos, Jackelene Alvarez, Fetimah Alston, Jorge Hernandez, Dakii McFaddin, Allegra Myers, Kiana Brito, Darowin Noesi, Ludwig Volquez, Erin Rose, Darlene Disla, Lourdes De la Cruz, Wilmaly Cepeda, Chequina Martinez, Lysette Rojas, Yulaisy Fernandez, Miguel Meza, Christian Freeman, TiRena Thompson, Alanny Ramirez, Antonio Senquiz, Aaliyah Camacho, Shawndell Blakey, Mohammad Hossain, Charles Waters, Jorge Hernandez, Eloisa Santos, Jessica Otanez
Location: Youth-For-R.E.A.L. Headquarters 2435 Jerome Avenue, Bronx
Community Partner: Youth-For-R.E.A.L.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
In spring 2008, Groundswell partnered with Youth-For-R.E.A.L. to create a mural in the lobby of their new headquarters. The mural theme was based on Youth For Real’s “career visions” program, and the founding principles of the organization.
The mural is divided into two sections: The first comprises of an image of four children holding a banner that says “Who Will They Become?” Above the children’s heads are thought bubbles that hold images taken directly from their career visions drawing activity. The second section of the mural is an image of arms “reaching for the stars” (Youth-For-R.E.A.L.’s slogan). The banner from the first section wraps around the arms and displays descriptive words about Youth-For-R.E.A.L.’s principles, and words that the youth felt best described their experiences with the program.