Fourth World Mural

  • The mural project comes to a close as Groundswell Assistant Artist JD Siazon adds the names of the over 50 people who worked to make the project a success.
  • Painting was intensive, but the volunteers ensured the process was a rewarding experience.
  • Jill Cunningham, one of Fourth World Movement’s members, covers the yard area with a tarpaulin so that the team can continue painting in the rain.
  • Behind the group, which includes Father Joseph Wresinski, is the doorway to the Movement's original building in the East Village.
  • This section includes a tree whose roots represent the members of the Movement and whose branches represent its aims: Human Rights, Respect, Education, Heath Care, Housing, and Employment for All.
  • In front of the United Nations in New York, a young man and elderly woman make presentations for the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.

Project Description

For this mural, Groundswell youth collaborated with Fourth World Movement, a network of people in poverty and those from other backgrounds who work in partnership towards overcoming the exclusion and injustice of persistent poverty. The mural is split into three different themes, each topic occupying a separate wall. The left wall shows the conditions of poverty with reference to both the history of the East Village and the shanty towns in France where the Fourth World Movement began in the 1950s. A family moves away from the conditions of poverty, accompanied by Father Joseph Wresinski, Founder of the Movement. The center section directly addresses the Movement’s projects and the impact they have made on the community. The final section depicts community empowerment, featuring a group of children from TAPORI, the youth empowerment project of the Movement. Specia thanks to the many volunteers who contributed their time and talent to the mural.

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Project Info

Location: 172 1st Avenue New York, NY 10003
Neighborhood: 
East Village


Program: 
Community Commission


Theme: 
Community


Year: 
2005


Partner(s): 
Fourth World Movement


Lead Artist(s):
Conor McGrady


Assistant Artist(s):
JD Siazon


Participants: 

 

Edwin Batista
Evelyn Batista
Rosalyn Bridges
David Burston
Lenore Cola
Nick Collins
Tanya Craft
Jill Cunningham
Neeka Davis
Shanya Davis
Obie Donald
Pauline Donald
Joshua Donchance
Angela Espostio
Delora Fanjour
Patrice Faujuor
Taniyyah Green
Zena Grimes
Kyosha Hazelwood
Shamari Hazelwood
Damaris Hernandez
Mary Ellen Hostak
Bernita Hull
Adrienne Hunter
C.S.J
Robert Jordan
Menita Lanfranco
Scott Lea
Diahann Lewis
Malik Lewis
Jadora Lindsey
Jessica Lindsey
Justina Lindsey
Tina Lindsey
Empress Hazel Manley
Wanda Monserrate
Stephen Munro
Doris Newsome
Janet Nelson
Bobbly Paige
Carol Paige
Tommy Paige
Pookie Peacock
Zechariah Peacock
Keyshawn Pendergrass
Mary Pendergrass
Jessie Perkins
Julia Pollins
Esteban Reyes
John Robertson
Steven Simms
Diana Skeleton
Malasia Smith
Malcom Smith
Asia Snow
Vicki Soanes
Da'Shaun Sligh
Jean Stallings
Lisa Steinbrueck
J.J Townsend
Shakora Townsend
Antonio Velazquezl
Llyod Vivola
Jeanne Wilhelm
Dashawn Williams
Iasia Williams
Patricia Williams
Rashawn Williams
Natasha Wright
Shyliek Wright
Haruko Yamuachi
Naomi Zuk
Medium: 
Acrylic on Cement


Dimensions: 10 x 45ft

Fun Facts

Question about the Mural
How many people are included in the mural?
Research
In 1987, Father Wresinski launched the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (October 17th), later recognized by the United Nations General Assembly.
Quote
“Wherever men and women are condemned to live in extreme poverty, human rights are violated. To come together to ensure that these rights be respected is our solemn duty.” - Father Joseph Wresinski, Founder of the Fourth World Movement