Meghan Taylor: Illustration & Graphic Design

Mural Scouting: Afro-Columbian Culture on U Street

Muralist Joel Bergner painted a scene soaked in Afro-Columbian culture on DC’s vivaciously eclectic U Street Corridor. I love this mural because it shines light on one culture’s struggle that we in the US can and have easily ignored. A well-rounded work of art, the mural doesn’t focus solely on tragic violence that Afro-Columbians face. It also shows a beautiful culture: with dancing, rivers, villages, foliage, celebration and music. The mural is a stunning depiction of everything beautiful along with heartbreak and tragedy.

There is some wonderful video footage of the inauguration ceremony of the mural, including the words of one Afro-Columbian human rights advocate who had to flee his Columbian village due to the violence there. I appreciated this mural even more after seeing this.

Lots more about the artist Joel Bergner and the amazing projects that he is involved in at actionashe.blogspot.com.