Groundswell Artist
Frank Parga
Artwork contributor
Projects
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Project | 2012
Together We Build a Healthy Community
The imagery for "Together We Build a Healthy Community" is composed of a father and son on the left side of the panel overlooking a scene filled with vibrant images of a healthy community. The entire panel is painted over a wash of bright colors, symbolizing positivity and optimism. -
Project | 2012
Building A Change
In partnership with the Center for Court Innovation and its Red Hook Community Justice Center, a team of Groundswell youth created a vibrant new mural for installation in the Justice Centers community room. -
Project | 2011
Weaving Change Beyond the Shadows
Together with the Community League of the Heights (CLOTH) and American Friends Service Committee, Groundswell youth explored alternatives to violence and peace promotion to create a new mural in Washington Heights. -
Project | 2011
MetrOrganism
MetrOrganism was designed for three cylindrical pillars in the Aspirations Diploma Plus High School library. Student artists developed imagery through observation of the immediate neighborhoood. -
Project | 2013
This Is Our Safety Zone Safety Sign
This safety sign project was the third in a series of five projects in the StreetWise: Hunts Point initiative. Funded by The Rockefeller Foundation and its Cultural Innovation Fund, and in partners... -
Project | 2012
RESPECT: Embrace your community
For "RESPECT: Embrace your community," seniors from the Pio Mendez Center in Hunts Point worked with students from the nearby MS 424. The seniors engaged that explored of what constitutes a safer, cleaner neighborhood. -
Project | 2012
Believe in East New York
Believe in East New York was developed for a neglected but highly visible wall outside the Broadway Junction subway station in East New York to help revitalize the community through the creation of locally-inspired public artwork. -
Project | 2012
Be Safe While Crossing Safety Sign
Groundswell and the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) designed the Traffic Safety Sign Residency Program to engage public school students in exploring traffic safety information ... -
Project | 2012
Be Aware, Cross with Care Safety Sign
Groundswell and the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) designed the Traffic Safety Sign Residency Program to engage public school students in exploring traffic safety information ... -
Project | 2012
It All Means Stop! Safety Sign
Groundswell and the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) designed the Traffic Safety Sign Residency Program to engage public school students in exploring traffic safety information ... -
Project | 2012
Moving Together Towards a Healthy Bronx
In 2012, Groundswell partnered with Montefiore Medical Center and its Office of Community Health and Wellness Healing Arts Program to create five beautiful murals celebrating the theme: visions of a health community. -
Project | 2011
Respect Your World Safety Sign
Groundswell and the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) designed the Traffic Safety Sign Residency Program to engage public school students in exploring traffic safety information ... -
Project | 2011
Pay Attention! Safety Sign
Groundswell and the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) designed the Traffic Safety Sign Residency Program to engage public school students in exploring traffic safety information ... -
Project | 2011
It All Means Stop! Safety Sign
Groundswell and the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) designed the Traffic Safety Sign Residency Program to engage public school students in exploring traffic safety information ...