The Grandscale Mural Project, one of my favorite public art projects in town, brings vitality, color and intrigue to East Harlem. Since this past summer, I’ve revisited its current reiteration several times, always delighted by its diversity and charm.
The mural captured above — a portrait of public art administrator and producer Ayana Ayo — was painted by muralist and teaching artist Kristy McCarthy aka D. Gale. A few more images — almost certain to refuel your spirits in these uncertain times — follow:
Multidisciplinary Ecuadorian artist and educator Toofly
NYC-based visual artist and arts educator Lola Lovenotes
Multidisciplinary Brazilian-American artist Phes
Mexico-born artist Sandy Perez
Bronx-based artist and arts educator Lady K Fever
Bronx-bred style master Image
Photos: Lois Stavsky
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Hi ; I’m a Mikmaq First Nations artist / muralist looking to share my work in NY ,
Thank you 😊
Beautiful work , who would I contact to paint a mural in NYC
Thank you
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Looks like a lot of “woman gazing” glorifying art. None of these really captures East Harlem as a community. They are self portraits of African/Black women and one Hispanic? Born and raised in East Harlem and none of these are equity or diverse.
If you can, check it out yourself. The murals cover several blocks; there’s so much diversity and many of the works do reflect East Harlem. Also — there is an ongoing open call for artists, particularly local ones.