Photo: Mural of Shirley Chisholm near the entrance to the park

Photographer: Devry Becker Jones (CC0)
Taken: October 8, 2022
Caption: Mural of Shirley Chisholm near the entrance to the park
Additional Description: [Mural inscription:]
Danielle Mastrion
Artist Statement

"I have always wanted to paint Shirley Chisholm!"

This was Brooklyn-based painter and muralist, Danielle Mastrion's response when she was asked to paint the late great Congresswoman on the building at the entrance of the new Shirley Chisholm State Park.

This unique project brings together Mastrion's focus on social justice specifically women's rights and youth education, her passion for bold bright colors. The design challenge was right up the artist's alley. Mastrion honored Chisholm through her vivid portraiture while surrounding her with the flora and fauna native to her namesake park.

"I have lived in Brooklyn all my life and this community offers me endless inspiration. I am proud to be part of bringing Chisholm's legacy to life through art." Mastrion's work can be seen in Latin America, the Caribbean and throughout Brooklyn.

Mural Commissioned July 2019
Submitted: October 10, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Database Locator Identification Number: p682673
File Size: 4.327 Megabytes

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