LONGEVITY

Groundswell Community Mural Project ©
www.groundswellmural.org

Acrylic on Parachute Cloth
12 x 3 ft (two panels) 6 x 8 ft (one panel)
2010

Lead Artist: Mauricio Trenard
Youth Artists: Jennifer Ramos, Edita Greben, Afcal Ullah, Esai De la Cruz, Brandon Nunez, Steven Romos, Stephanie Pule, Tucker Gwyn-Kewson,   Brianna Santos, Cynthia Olivera
Location: The Lutheran Medical Center Chinese Ward, 150 55th Street, Brooklyn 11220
Community Partners: The Lutheran Medical Center Chinese Ward; Sunset Park High School

 

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

This mural for The Lutheran Medical Center Chinese Ward centers on the image of the Crane. The Crane is the most popular bird in Chinese history and is a symbol of longevity and auspiciousness due to its exceptionally long live span. It represents a lasting soaring spirit, health and happiness. Bamboo, also featured prominently in the mural, is also a Chinese symbol for longevity because of its durability, strength, flexibility and resilience. It survives in the harshest conditions, and endures all of the brutalities dished out by mother nature- standing tall and green all year around.