The word “Love” once was scrawled across the wall in black spray paint. Though it was not the most complicated or high-art design, the simple statement touched many of those who passed by the outside wall of Crunch Gym on Saint Felix Street between Fulton Street and DeKalb Avenue. The wall has since been painted, the word erased, but some residents on the block are looking to put a little “Love” back into the space with a recently launched mural project.
The Saint Felix Street Mural Project was established last fall with the intention of producing a community-sponsored mural on the now-blank wall. A series of kitchen-table meetings since then has led to the development of a website (sfsmuralproject.org), offers of supplies and painters, and e-mails from community members who want to get involved. But the biggest hurdle the project has yet to overcome is finding the right design.
Whether you are new to the neighborhood or helped to place the first stone in Fort Greene, are an expert designer or simply a skilled crayon wielder, the project invites you to submit a mural design. Suggested, though not mandatory, design themes include community wellness, art in everyday life and environmental respect.
The deadline for submissions is April 15, with the winning design to be announced in May and decided on by Crunch Gym and the Saint Felix Street Mural Project’s founders.
Check out the website for design application details, and input is always welcome at [email protected].
