Peace and Freedom

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 programs 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 birds 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.