“Urban Garden” and “Tree of Health”

Project Description

Groundswell collaborated with Horizons Juvenile Detention Center and Montefiore Medical Center to develop a series of murals depicting the importance of community health, proper eating habits, and physical activity. Horizons youth conducted research on healthy living while honing their artistic skills. They engaged in discussions about good nutrition, eating healthy, and staying active. 
 
Based on their research and experiences, they developed images to communicate the purpose and value of healthy living, and to educate others on how to do so. The pieces were split between the clinic at Horizons Juvenile Detention Center and Horizon Montefiore Medical Center.

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Project Info

Location: 560 Brook Avenue Bronx, NY 10455
Neighborhood: 
South Bronx


Program: 
School-based Programs


Theme: 
Community


Year: 
2014


Partner(s): 
Montefiore Medical Center
Horizon Juvenile Center


Funder(s): 
Montefiore Medical Center


Lead Artist(s):
Nicole Schulman


Assistant Artist(s):
Jess Poplawski


Participants: 

 

Eight Horizon Juvenile Center Residents
Medium: 
Acrylic on Plywood


Dimensions: Two 4 x 8 ft panels

Fun Facts

Impact
One of the youth on the project said he wanted to become an architect one day, and he felt this mural was the first step toward achieving his dream.
Research
In 2007, only 21.4% of high school students reported eating fruits and vegetables five or more times daily during the past 7 days.
Fun Fact
Frame: The decorative frames throughout the mural were inspired by the 1920-30s era Art Deco style.