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Last March I was contacted by the NYC Department of Transportation Art division to pair me with a non profit and create a mural in the Bronx. In June we were able to finally reach out to the community to get their input for the design. I attended a couple of events and everyone loved the design after I was able to add all th ideas they gave me into it. “See you on the Greenway” pays homage to the Highbridge community and the Harlem River Greenway. Bright, lively colors invite people to ride, walk, run, or relax along the bike lane. Native plants, pollinators, kayaking from Native Americans to today, bicycle wheels, art, culture, and Harlem River Birds come together to represent a blend of diverse ideas, all centered on a common theme: the great people living in Highbridge. Thank you to the volunteers, the DOT Art and We the Roses for this opportunity!
 
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Join us for a day filled with Art, Music, Community, and FUN! Eggie will be available during the event, and we will also have prints, cards, mugs, and other fun stuff for everyone. Joyce Kilmer Park May 16, 2026 From 12pm until 4pm I just finished a mural for Cricket Wireless in the South Bronx. Celebrating refranes for Hispanic Heritage month, it's been a real fun project to work on!!  The mural has been completed, and it’s checking a new milestone in our community's vibrant art scene. You’re invited to see it in person at the intersection of Fordham Road and Creston Avenue in The Bronx. Feel free to take a selfie with the mural and tag me on social media so I can see your photos and share the love! Come by, enjoy the art, and be part of this exciting moment.
Join me for a Community Paint Day! Let's come together to create an asphalt mural at Fordham. This event will take place at Muller Triangle. Get ready to unleash your creativity and add a pop of color to our community. No prior painting experience needed – just bring your enthusiasm and old clothes you don't mind getting dirty! Mark your calendars and spread the word. See you there! Date & Time: Sunday, May 18, 2025 12:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Muller Triangle 2487 Creston Avenue The Bronx, NY 10468 What to Expect: Come ready to paint the asphalt!! Old clothes and shoes, a hat for the sun, and water to stay hydrated. RSVP HERE
A few weeks back, I was lucky enough to complete the brown brick walls at Phipps Neighborhoods Opportunity Center at West Farms. Last year, we completed two walls, and this year, we finished the work. Thanks to Wells Fargo, we were able to not only finish the walls but also distribute fresh food to the neighbors and brighten their days with color! Last week, I worked on this mural for Garden Towers, a new complex that opened on Boston Road to service our seniors. I am pleased about the result, and most importantly, I am thrilled that all the seniors living there and the staff love the mural! This was a tricky one because there are two walls, the back wall and the one in the greenhouse, that is 3 feet apart from the back. A scaffolding was built to paint the top and then the bottom was painted with a ladder... good times!!! This June has been a busy one! I finished my first mural with Thrive Collective in PS85 in the Bronx. It was a very interesting theme, because the school wanted the artist to work with the 4th grade curriculum to create a colorful staricase representing different countries and traditions. I took the book "My Librarian is a Camel" and created six different ambiances, Peru, Thailand, Indonesia, Kenya, England and Canada. Those countries in specific times of the year they get their books from their libraries in very different ways. An elephant, a camel, a bike, a bus, by mail... It was a fun project!!c I'm thrilled to share that we've finished the Norwood 2.0 mural! It took a lot of hard work, but with the help of volunteers, we completed the painting in early June. This week, I returned with another volunteer to protect the mural with an anti-graffiti coat. This will make it easier for us to touch up the mural if it ever gets tagged. What's even better is that the neighbors have started to take care of the street by fixing the tree beds and adding lights to the wall. It's amazing to see everyone coming together to beautify our community!  Let's Repaint the Norwood Mural Come join us for a fun day of painting and creativity at the Norwood Mural! We will be gathering at 211 E 207th St to add some fresh colors and designs to this beloved community artwork. No painting experience is necessary - just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to get your hands (and clothes) dirty. Let's make this mural shine again together! See you there! Interested in more dates to volunteer? Sign up HERE This project is made possible with regrant funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and administered by the Bronx Council on the Arts.  |
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