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  • Rebound and Rebuild

    During a one day mural painting event, Deloitte employees expressed their solidarity with Red Hook in the devastating wake of Superstorm Sandy. Lead artist Esteban Del Valle met with a committee of...

  • Growing Gowanus

    Groundswell was commissioned by Whole Foods Market to create a series of murals for the exterior of its inaugural Brooklyn store, located at Third and 3rd in Gowanus.

  • Talking Transition

    In "Talking Transition," a more equitable New York City is literally painted into existence through the collective work of artists, activists, youth, nonprofit organizations, and city agencies.

  • 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.

  • Honoring Our Veterans

    In partnership with New York City Councilmember Vincent Gentile and the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, Groundswell created a new mural commemorating the sacrifices and commitment of our veterans for a wall located at the Fort Hamilton Athletic Field.

  • The Peace of Womenkind

    Groundswell was commissioned by Montefiore Medical Center to engage young women residents of Horizons Juvenile Center in the creation of two new murals for the inside of two Montefiore OB/GYN clinics.

  • Mother of All

    “Mother of All” depicts a surrealist image of a reclining mother and baby. The mother’s braids and blanket transform into an undulating quilt-like landscape with trees, cities and rivers.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • My New Rochelle

    Through a partnership with the New Rochelle Arts Council and New Rochelle School District, Groundswell facilitated the collaborative research, design, and creation of a public art piece in New Rochelle.

  • Community and Collaborations for Health

    “Community and Collaborations for Health” was created in partnership with the Mosholu Montefiore Community Center at PS 8. The mural is composed of a series of collaged images. At the center is a heart, framed by arms reaching out to the rest of the canvas.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • The Bloom of a Healthy Community

    "The Bloom of a Healthy Community" depicts several vignettes of healthy activities supported by the branches of a massive tree. Vignettes include a man watering a community garden, children playing in safe, open spaces, and welcoming homes made of fruit.

  • 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.