Seasonal Bliss

What: Created a public mural in collaboration with professional artists, local youth, and their families that celebrates nature, raises awareness about climate change, and draws attention to healthy eating and sustainability.

Where:
Garden Playground
40 Beaver Street
Brooklyn, NY 11206

Who:
Collaborators:

  • Kevin Jeffrey, Commissioner of Brooklyn Parks
  • P.S. 120
  • Williamsburg Charter High School
  • Artist: Paul Deo
  • Assistant Artist: Minaa Mohsin

Why:

  • To revitalize neighborhood public parks to make them more welcoming and enjoyable for the community
  • To bring together youth and families to collaborate on a project that will beautify their neighborhood
  • To empower youth to take leadership roles in acting as a positive force in their community
  • To raise awareness about the speed of climate change and draw attention to sustainability

When: June 2016 – June 2017