Wall space: Brooklyn artists think big with Mike Perry-led mural project

Under the curatorial eye of artist Mike Perry, the 820 ft construction fence around Pacific Park Brooklyn becomes a wall for ten public art murals.

(Image credit: Pictured a piece by Hisham Akira Bharoocha)

By Pei-Ru Keh

last updated 10 October 2022

Introducing sprawling high-rise condominiums to an established neighbourhood rarely goes down well with existing residents, so any effort to make the transition smoother is a good thing in our book. For the developers behind Pacific Park Brooklyn, a gaping 22-acre plot surrounding the Barclays Center that will eventually house two separate residential complexes, this sentiment was the fuel for a collaboration between ten Brooklyn-based artists, to create public murals along its 820 ft construction fence.

Curated by Mike Perry, a multimedia artist based in nearby Crown Heights who’s best known for creating the vibrant graphics of the TV series Broad City, the murals were freshly painted over the weekend by artists Hisham Akira Bharoocha, Morgan Blair, Josh Cochran, Thomas Colligan, Archie Lee Coates, Jennifer Maravillas, Eddie Perrote, Naomi Reis, Edward Ubiera and of course, Perry himself.

Framed against the primary green construction fence, each brightly coloured piece measures 40 ft long and was completed in just one day. From bold pop graphics to more realistic green foliage, each work showcases the different styles of the artists involved, painting a dynamic portrait of Brooklyn.

'Brooklyn’s artists have inspired legions of followers with their singular, relentless commitment to innovation and creative integrity,' says Perry, who has also illustrated an intricate map of the locale to accompany the project. 'This project will inspire and inform artists, art lovers, Brooklyn-philes and pop culture enthusiasts of all stripes.'

Mural in Brooklyn by Naomi Reis — Lush greenery features in Naomi Reis’ mural, created using stencils

Mural by Mike Perry in Brooklyn — Mike Perry’s own mural epitomises his colourful, graphic style

Mike Perry working on his mural in Brooklyn — Perry, who is based in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, at work

Brooklyn mural by Eddie Perrote — Eddie Perrote’s version of an outdoor scene

The team at work on Morgan Blair's mural in Brooklyn — The team at work on Morgan Blair's mural. All the murals were completed in a single day

Large mural in Brooklyn by Jennifer Maravillas — Jennifer Maravillas took a green approach

Black and white mural in Brooklyn by Edward Ubiera — Whereas Edward Ubiera opted for black, white and wonderful

Mike Perry (front) with the group of collaborating Brooklyn-based artists

ADDRESS

Pacific Park Brooklyn
Dean Street, between Carlton and Vanderbilt Avs

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Pei-Ru Keh is the US Editor at Wallpaper*. Born and raised in Singapore, she has been a New Yorker since 2013. Pei-Ru has held various titles at Wallpaper* since she joined in 2007. She currently reports on design, art, architecture, fashion, beauty and lifestyle happenings in the United States, both in print and digitally. Pei-Ru has taken a key role in championing diversity and representation within Wallpaper's content pillars and actively seeks out stories that reflect a wide range of perspectives. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two children, and is currently learning how to drive.

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