Marina Perez-Wong
Marina Perez-Wong is based in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Born and raised in San Francisco's Mission District, she was influenced by the muralists, craft makers and social activist that lived in the neighborhood. After completing her Bachelors of Arts degree at the California College of Art & Crafts, she began her career as a public artist and art educator with a strong emphasis on street art and community. In 2013 Marina co founded Twin Walls Mural Company along with her long time colleague and best friend, Elaine Chu.
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Illumination
Students from West Brooklyn Community High School brought Illumination to their peers through a bright, meaningful mural installed in the schools entrance and side staircase. For many of t... -
Love, Peace, and Hope
As part of the Teen Empowerment Mural Apprenticeship, a team of young artists created three banners The AIDS Center at Montefiore Medical Center. The banners brighten up a hallway leading into the ... -
Bridges
In Harlem, a team of young artists engaged local elders through the creation of a mural that has transformed the entrance to the Saint Nicholas Houses Senior Citizens Center. Their mural, Bridges, brought together different generations to inspire new perspectives on technology, community engagement, and youth activism.
