Mural that impacts a community

In Harlem, specifically in Amsterdam Ave 105^th street, stands a mural of a Hispanic community on the brick walls of a cafe and on the walls of a four-story building. The mural provides a powerful and impactful message to the growing community of Harlem, in which it emphasizes the significance an individual can have in developing a prosperous community. A supportive community is a necessity in order for future generations as well as for passing ones to become productive and warm-hearted people in society. This mentality creates a value system that is established and supported, for it also tends to the needs of one’s personal desires as well as the communities desires. In Harlem you can tell that there is great respect for the elderly, and a playful environment for the nurturing of kids, but why is this of any importance? In the bible verse 10:24-25 it says: “let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” In a Christian community that Harlem takes part in, I thought it practiced this verse of the bible because when I walked the streets of Harlem all you could see were kind folks ready to give a helping hand. The mural has represented the love and peace this community values and practices on a daily basis; two things, love and peace, which are advocated by the word of God. This mural, other than being beautiful, has started a chain reaction in the area of Harlem by producing harmonic and welcoming vibes in the Harlem community and to those out of it. 

In the artistic perspective you see a strong foundation in which the community is being constructed on, the mural allows for the foundation of unity to become stronger in the environment. It does this so by including different skin color folks on the mural demonstrating that there is no specific background needed to become part of a loving community. The mural also has a representation of the Puerto Rican flag. It may be that Puerto Ricans are the greater population but it does not take away the fact that the community is not restricted to helping their kind. Religion, like in many other cases has provided the foundation for this community. I took the mural as a spiritual upbringing in which individuals are being pushed and supported to step up in a community and become the difference in the lives of many. It is a demonstration on how a society should be run and an ideal way of interpreting a religion. Liedman, the author of Peace of Mind would approve of the message left to interpret in the mural, because it demonstrates that human beings are taking the initiative in creating a better society and not blaming God for not making the first move. New York City has so many beautiful art pieces that it a shame that not many of them are valued for the inspiring messages they leave in the hearts of many.