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A team led by Stephen Donofrio, founder of GreenPoint Innovations, organized a mural to be painted in Hunter Point Park in Long Island City. The mural was painted by Federico Massa a.ka. Iena Cruz, with the assistance of local artist OuterSource, utilizing Smog Armor, an eco-friendly spray paint. The large-scale, thought-provoking mural is intended to inspire viewers to reflect upon how they can help create a a cleaner environment.
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A symbol of community born from its very own: Timberwolf, a sustainable art installation, resides proudly in Maria Hernandez Park in Brooklyn. Constructed by artist Alex ‘Rocko’ Rupert using recycled plywood and lumber, the upcycled installation is rich with symbolism, conveying not only the beauty and practicality of repurposing the scrapped materials, but also the deep-rooted history within them.
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The COVID-19 global pandemic has wreaked havoc upon the art world, but some organizations have soldiered on despite the obstacles. For 2020, the Akumal Arts Festival adapted to the uncertain climate by scaling back, and continuing their painting traditions with local artists.
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Unity is growth. Unity makes the world spin. Unity is always a positive change. We can start making that change today. Why Wait? Love Now.
"Nobody should stay home. Everybody needs to register to vote. Everybody needs to vote. I'm extremely passionate about encouraging that. Honestly, the whole Voting is Sexy... do not ask me on a date if you don't vote."
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“When I paint, it’s not necessarily about exposure or building a brand, it’s influencing people’s thoughts. I just want to throw it out there and stir the pot of the public consciousness.” Dirk continued, “I try to do simple, organic truths. Using open-ended questions, where people can apply their own meaning.”
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"We are facing a multitude of environmental crises, plastic pollution being a significant one. To me, plastic pollution is symbolic of many of the ways in which we have negatively impacted the planet. Plastic pollution is a universal problem garnering much public attention. However, despite this widespread awareness, there is proportionally very little authentic engagement with the issue."
Luke Rudman
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Luke Rudman
Having experienced the rise of Covid-19 cases and casualties in Portugal right before our trip, packing up our studio not knowing how long this would last and not sure when we would be able to return while following the news brought us a lot of stress. At this moment in Brazil we’re experiencing the rise in cases and deaths...
BellaPhame
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BellaPhame
SKELA basks in sundered surrealism. Her acidic forms animate walls with supernatural energy, compounding otherworldly compositions through representational geometricism. Ranging from female figures to animal portraits, the artist has a distinct style best described by as “skelarized,” a term she coined herself in 2008.
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In the beginning I felt anxious, confused, and out of control. It was hard to figure out how to direct these emotions. That is why art is so important to me. I’ve been through some very bad times before and art has always been the answer. 'Phoebenewyork'
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