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.
Fun Facts
The NYC Justice Corps brings young adults involved with the criminal system together with their communities to identify and address unmet community needs.
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.
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.
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