Frog Hollow, Hartford, CT
This mural is painted in a predominantly Puerto Rican community on the south side of Hartford.
It’s a tight-knit neighborhood with a tremendous sense of pride in their history and the local residents who’ve made it the vibrant, thriving place it is.
I painted this mural with the community and two support artists: Jaii Renee and Deka Henry.
The community voted on 34 local heroes and chose to highlight 9: Maria Sanchez, Edna Negron, Elba Cruz Schulman, Ana Alfaro, Jorge Rivera, Leticia Cotto, Yessica Amparo, Rev. Julie Ramirez and Juan Fuentes.
Brought to you by Southside Institutions Neighborhood Alliance SINA in partnership with the Hartford Public Library, funded by Hartford Foundation and Love Your Block Hartford.
I feel privileged that I got to be a part of this special project. From the speeches at the unveiling today, it’s clear that these nine heroes have had a big impact on the community, and their murals and stories will continue to inspire future generations here. With RiseUP for Arts, Hartford, CT. Video