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