Farm Aid

  • Painted throughout the course of the concert, the two banners are happy examples of family farm love and fun.
  • After the sketch is made, the volunteers add bold colors to the background of the design.
  • This concertgoer squeezes in a few words in an already filled banner.
  • The “home” banner features a barn and, hidden in the sun, “Ground in the USA / Chemical Free.”
  • The “grown” banner has fewer messages than its partner, but there are many iconic pictures painted onto the rolling hills.

Project Description

Groundswell attended the 2007 Farm Aid Concert, an annual benefit to promote and provide resources for the work of family farmers. Throughout the day, artists Eduardo Rabel and Clare Herron worked with concertgoers to collaboratively create a pair of banners exploring the idea of "home grown." The concertgoers added in details that spoke to them; they painted everything from dots to flowers to heartfelt messages. The result is a visually energetic piece that speaks to the collaboration and unity found in family farmer circles.

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Project Info

Location: 625 DeGraw Street Brooklyn, NY 11217
Neighborhood: 
Gowanus


Program: 
Community Commission


Theme: 
Community


Year: 
2007


Partner(s): 
Farm Aid


Lead Artist(s):
Eduardo Alexander Rabel


Assistant Artist(s):
Clare Herron


Participants: 

 

Dozens of Farm Aid concertgoers
Medium: 
Acrylic on Canvas


Dimensions: 4 x 8ft

Fun Facts

Legend Symbol
The peace sign. The peace sign was created by Gerald Holtom in 1958 to protest British nuclear armament.
Question about the Mural
What interesting messages were left by concertgoers?
Fun Fact
The Farm Aid benefit concert series is the longest running of its kind in the country and has raised more than $40 million to help family farmers.