Projects
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It’s Not A Dream If You Will It
Installed on Herzl Street, It's Not A Dream If You Will It is inspired by Theodore Herzl's famous quote If you will it, it is no dream. and encourages psychological transfor...
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Bridging Transformation
Groundswell engaged VIP Community Services adult clients in the research, design, and creation of a large-scale mural to generate public awareness around the complex issue of chemical dependency. T...
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Guided Gateways
Young female artists, working in partnership with Groundswell and Food Bazaar Supermarket, created Guided Gateways, a monumental mural designed to spark dialogue about reproductive health in ...
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The Four Elements
The Four Elements was a collaboration with The Trust for Public Land and JHS 162. The mural covers a handball court in the school playground. To celebrate nature, the artist team focused on t...
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Moving Along
Moving Along transforms an uninspiring underpass into an inviting gateway between the vibrant shopping district on Atlantic Avenue and the beautifully restored Brooklyn Bridge Park, to be saf...
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Intersections Humanized
Intersections Humanized was created by a group of teen artists participating in Groundswells Summer Leadership Institute, including some with a history of court-involvement.
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Recovery Diaspora
"Recovery Diaspora," created in partnership with master artist Swoon, illustrates the vision and optimism of these young people. The mural's central figure is Thalassa, a goddess from Greek mythology known as the mother of all sea creatures.
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On the Outside Looking In
Dunkin Donuts commissioned Groundswell to create a new mural that both depicts the changing nature of Williamsburg and taps into the neighborhoods vibrant community and artistic identity.
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Dream, Perchance, Rebuild!
A group of young people from Sunset Park designed “Dream, Perchance, Rebuild!,” to be created as part of the “Come Together: Surviving Sandy” exhibition. This 60,000+ square foot arts exhibition was presented at Brooklyn’s Industry City, a hub of creative manufacturing and innovation.
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The Legacy of Mother Cabrini: Story of Immigration
In 2012, the Society of the Citizens of Pozzallo partnered with Groundswell to create a mural honoring Mother Francesca Cabrini. Working through the Catholic Church, Mother Cabrini dedicated her life to helping poor Italian immigrants
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Here Goes Something (Part 1)
"Here Goes Something celebrates the rich and vibrant history of the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The mural was created by 19 fourth and fifth grade students from PS 307.
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Dream, Heal, Change
Dream, Heal, Change was created by a group of young women incarcerated at the Rose M. Singer Center on Rikers Island. This mural is inspired by the concept of metamorphosis - physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
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Wings of Fitness
Wings of Fitness was created by incarcerated youth on Rikers Island. The mural illustrates personal responsibility, for both our health and well-being.
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Be Amazing
In collaboration with Goodwill Industries and the New York City Department of Youth and Community Developments Cornerstone Program, Groundswell artists designed a mural honoring volunteerism and the community for the Farragut Houses Community Center.
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Art Forms Change
"Art Forms Change was created by students at GED Plus High School. The mural celebrates the students experience as first generation Americans.
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Cuisine d'Amour
In partnership with The International Culinary Center, a team of Groundswell youth artists from diverse cultural backgrounds created a beautiful new mural celebrating the home cooking traditions of their families.
