The Perfect Equilibrium of Nature

  • A panorama of the finished mural.
  • Participants presenting their design to Councilmember Letitia James.
  • The youth artists in the beginning stages of painting.
  • Detail of a completed panel depicting a restaurant scene in the graphic style used throughout the mural.

Project Description

"The Perfect Equilibrium of Nature" was created in partnership with Tillary Park Foundation, Councilmember Letitia James, and The Urban Assembly School of Music and Art. The goal of the project was to illustrate modern life in developing Brooklyn communities. It was a concept shaped from research about the nineteenth century immigrant laborers that built the Brooklyn Bridge, which then led to discussions about the similarities to life in Brooklyn today. Participants based the mural’s theme on private moments and the surroundings that residents in Brooklyn experience daily. These private snapshots allow for the environment to play a far greater role in revealing the pulse of contemporary Brooklyn life. There are also hints to immigrant populations and the gentrification process.

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Fun Facts

Fun Fact
Brooklyn was incorporated into New York City in 1898. It was the only borough that had doubts about joining New York City, with several conditions that had to be met.
Fun Fact
German immigrant John Roebling designed the 3,460-foot-long Brooklyn Bridge, which he claimed reflected "the perfect equilibrium of nature." This quote was used as the title for the mural.
Research
The construction work on the Brooklyn Bridge started on January 3, 1870 and took upwards of 13 years to be completed.