Peace and Freedom

  • The completed mural takes up the entire front wall of the community room.
  • Three of the youth artists, hard at work.
  • The mural team was very proud of its hard work.
  • Detail of the mural, featuring the names of all of the artists and community partners.

Project Description

“Peace and Freedom” adds color and life to the walls of the community room at Claremont Neighborhood Center. This serene mural was created by formerly incarcerated Justice Corps youth, who chose the theme of “Peace and Freedom.” The Justice Corps program’s concentration on hard work and cooperation is especially significant for the young artists. In the mural, a white bird is depicted in flight at sunrise, over a forest landscape. In the bird’s beak is a red ribbon with the words Peace and Freedom inscribed on it. The mural depicts an environment designed to transport the viewer into an alternate space, from the urban landscape of the Bronx to a tranquil forest.

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Project Info

Location: 489 East 169th Street Bronx, NY 10456

Fun Facts

Research
The NYC Justice Corps brings young adults involved with the criminal system together with their communities to identify and address unmet community needs.
Fun Fact
The Bronx is named for Swedish commercial sea caption Jonas Bronck, who in 1639 became the first European settler to establish himself in the area.
Legend Symbol
The white dove. White doves are often used as symbols of peace, love, and freedom. However, in ancient Greek mythology, it was a bird of Athena which represented renewal of life.