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Overjoyed Painting 1 Acrylic and aerosol on canvas Reference photographer @schaunchampion Model @kyartin My exhibition entitled ‘Imagined Communities’ at @37pkhaarlem curated by @raenysmartis open Friday, July 16. #benedictanderson . . #politicalscience #contemporaryart #painting #aerosol #spraypaint #streetart #muralism https://www.instagram.com/p/CRHYV0Osi71/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Be on the lookout for new #survivorloveletter posters in Baltimore sharing the words of @jamiaawilson . Use your camera to follow the link! @survivor.love.letter @taniikeda (at Baltimore, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLUvbunL5rX/?igshid=1vsfd5lvrj875

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Overjoyed, Baltimore, 2020 . The mural is a collaboration between myself, Schaun Champion photographer and source for many of the models, and Sarah Ruberto owner of @pomona.floral who produced the flower crown arrangements specifically for the project. . After hosting a design conversation with community stakeholders and developing proposals for a design committee, it was decided that an open and joyous, welcoming gesture was most appropriate for the site. Considering this wall sits an an important intersection for local transportation history and that the 32nd street farmers market is such a beloved aspect of the neighborhood, a composition with flowing floral arrangements and past street scenes from Waverly was ultimately developed. . Many thanks to Central Baltimore Partnership for the funding through their Spruce Up Grant program, @waverlymainst for applying for and administering the grant and community engagement, and Greenmount Partners for the private funding and wall donation. An additional thanks to all of the models who were paid to participate in the project. @reedbmoreart @kid.august @kyartin @w.a.s.t.e @blackrodite and Ms Grace . An additional special appreciation to my ace @multisseschitzo for the production assistance and documentation #mural #graffiti #muralism #streetart #gaia #gaiastreetart #baltimore #maryland https://www.instagram.com/p/CHf69FkrtGU/?igshid=1gzqth8n5rgll

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“All Power to the People” New mural on 20th and Greenmount by @guache_art and @maspaz Produced by #gaiastudios 😅 Created at no cost the owner ☺️ special thank you to Darnell #streetart #muralism #openwallsbaltimore #colombiano #colombia #allpowertothepeople #angeladavis https://www.instagram.com/p/CHdl5TsL5uR/?igshid=1po24jnn5084h

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In celebration of my most recently completed mural, “Overjoyed”, produced in conjunction with @waverlymainst . I have invited @brandonwoody and @_devron to perform at the wall this Saturday November 7 from 10:30-11:30 . @schaunchampion will document the session and @pomona.floral will create flower crown arrangements as a reflection of the collaborative content in the painting . Process photos 📸 @multisseschitzo . Address is 3015 Greenmount avenue Link in bio and below https://m.facebook.com/event_invite/1GDsjfwTU/ . . #streetart #gaia #gaiastreetart #jazz #farmersmarket #baltimore #streetart #graffiti #murals https://www.instagram.com/p/CHN0buiLqTb/?igshid=1xbf9irva1aa2

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Mural of @wheeliewayne for @charmcitykings Photo reference @ital.yute Many thanks to Scott Dougan for making the help with production and @alohemingway for ensuring the film was done correctly. #Bikelife is one of our city’s greatest cultural assets. Would love to see a mural series celebrating our dirtbike history. Stream the movie now on @hbomax !! (at Baltimore, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGIkVyVgS3C/?igshid=lo655kgy2hum

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Wall of Pride: Back to the Future ❤️🖤💚 The Wall of Pride was painted between 1976-1977 by Pontella Mason and Avon Martin as a dedication to former president Jimmy Carter. Over the years the mural wall fell into disrepair, and the mural was damaged. Mural artist Ernest Shaw (@eshaw_art) took on a new project on the exterior wall of 1601 Cartey Street. In 2020, the #Baltimore Mural Program worked closely with Deborah Mason and community stakeholders to reimagine the Wall of Pride using matching Funds from the Municipal Art Society of Baltimore City. Project Administration: Chris Brooks, BOPA Lead Artist: @eshaw_art Artist Assistant: @gaiastreetart, Deborah Mason, @mural_masters_inc, @michellesantosart #BaltimoreArt #Art #Baltimore #Murals #baltimoremurals #mybmore #wallofpride #colinkapernick #repjohnlewis #ninasimone #chimandangoziadichie #marcusgarvey #tonimorrison #streetart #murals #graffiti #afrocentric #socialjustice (at Sandtown-Winchester) https://www.instagram.com/p/CF7dBr_AdFK/?igshid=ac9vlisq60qp

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Defund the Police A collaboration with @gardenofjourney for @uhillwalls For this concept, we came together to produce three portraits and flowers crowns, endeavoring to mix the geometric and fluid gestures. The result is a joyous composition. This was a particularly fun project as I finally have been able tk utilize my collaboration with @schaunchampion and @pomona.floral Special thank you to @abvagency for the stellar production . . . #durham #visitdurham #gaia #gaiastreetart #streetart #graffiti #flowercrown #bouqet #joy #explore #murals https://www.instagram.com/p/CFuaWVPAqG7/?igshid=1bkfc8ufynq42

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“Bloom” New mural in Boise, Idaho Boise as a topography is defined by the distinction between the landscape and the European structures that erupt from the earth. One site where this contrast is most evident is the Idaho Capitol Building. Tourtellotte and Hummel derived their architectural inspiration from St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, St Paul's Cathedral in London and the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. In this fashion, the fantasy of reviving old Greek traditions and design during this country’s national expansion was imposed upon the surrounding foothills. This mural seeks to visualize the explosive nature of contemporary politics as our nation contends with its heritage, its Eurocentric traditions, and as citizens question the effectiveness of our institutions to democratically attend to our needs. Rather than be expressly anti-federalist, the wildflowers bursting from the cracks of the exploding capitol provide a sense of exciting new life. This contradiction between crumbling façade and blossoming flowers creates a sense of ambiguity and openness. Local wildflowers featured include the Broadleaved Pepperweed, Sphaeralcea Munroana and Yellow Rabbitbrush (at Idaho State Capitol) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFr5VkmgFj-/?igshid=rgcoui9ej6bh

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“Defund The Police” Process insight into my joyous collaboration with @gardenofjourney for @uhillwalls in #Durham NC This is the first opportunity I have had to exhibit my partnership @schaunchampion and @pomona.floral . Greenmount Avenue is up next ☺️ Special thanks to @abvagency for the flawless production . . Photo documentation @multisseschitzo Music @butchdawson #defund #divestfrompolice #investincommunities #flowers #flowercrown #gaia #streetart #mural #muralism #visitdurham #northcarolina https://www.instagram.com/p/CFpVrEjgjZJ/?igshid=ye39mv4d9ujv

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It’s the $20K in 30 days challenge! Let’s get #NourishBotanica to their goal! This week we are investing in a black woman on a mission to gather us together and create a new vibe and amazing space for our community. We are excited to share that we’ve joined the #NourishBotanica family as brand ambassadors. They are crowdfunding to buy land to build a black, woman-owned greenhouse and eatery right here in Atlanta called Nourish Botanica! They will be serving Caribbean + southern vegan food and also selling plants, flowers and cocktails while serving as a community space to advocate for food justice. We ask that you please donate to this cause if you can! Tag your friends and drop a 🌿 after you donate! @nourishinblack @arbitraryliving (at Atlanta, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFZ5qKXAiMY/?igshid=1du4otpk5qmrn

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Assisting @eshaw_art on a project produced by @promoandarts and managed by @mural_masters_inc We are renovating the #PontellaMason Wall of Pride that was the most important mural in Baltimore city. After 29 years Ernest Shaw has redesigned the piece with new figures. #chimandangoziadichie #ninasimone #johnlewis #colinkaepernick #marcusgarvey #tonimorrison https://www.instagram.com/p/CE7kB5Agelg/?igshid=yxxu1z40wb9b

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Artistic Direction: Jamie Grace @ms.proxy Organization: @bmoresafehaven Production: @ms.proxy and volunteers Special Thanks: Samantha Redles @humanmade.signs Please visit @wypr881fm for more coverage of the street closure and painting. #blacktranslivesmatter #blacklivesmatter #blm #muralism #mural #streetart #graffiti (at Baltimore, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CC03742gQ2Y/?igshid=1i7x7kosvh9f

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New illustrations for the City Weeds Zine Vol 1. documenting efforts of the Baltimore Arabbers to help distribute food and information regarding safe practices during the pandemic. Creative Director: @nellaware Photos and Design: @niutuutolu Editor: @annalieswinny . . . #cityweeds #arabbers #horses #farmernell #blacklivesmatter #covid19 #coronavirus #baltimore #streetart https://www.instagram.com/p/CCbb4mHA_35/?igshid=1fg1h1raiqyc6

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Defund BPD List of demands have been released by @organizingblack #DefundPolice #defundthepolice #defundbpd #abolishleobor #wbaltv https://www.instagram.com/p/CBNsuU6A1U9/?igshid=z0fxnat0fx8f

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James Chase, president of the Arabber Preservation Society brought horse “Ben the Friesian” out for a symbolic last ride for George Floyd. Photos and organization @niutuutolu #justiceforbigfloyd #justiceforgeorgefloyd #georgefloyd #baltimorearabbers #blacklivesmatter #blm https://www.instagram.com/p/CA76V2UAXva/?igshid=kvunviw27xbp

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#FreeBlackMamas For Mother’s Day please consider donating to @nationalbailout . Every contribution will go towards helping incarcerated black mothers. . National Bail Out is a Black-led and Black-centered collective of abolitionist organizers, lawyers and activists building a community-based movement to support our folks and end systems of pretrial detention and ultimately mass incarceration. We are people who have been impacted by cages — either by being in them ourselves or witnessing our families and loved ones be encaged. We are queer, trans, young, elder, and immigrant. Learn more at www.nationalbailout.org . In response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, we are bailing out Black mamas and caregivers now through May, to ensure our people are alive, well and safe for Mother’s Day and beyond. https://www.instagram.com/p/CAA-TW9AMsm/?igshid=13loj1x7uxh4f