"I saw all these green barricades going up all over the city. I thought it was an opportunity to get some public art there,"
"Some classes take them as a learning field trip,"
"When you see the kids' faces when they walk by every day, it's like you're giving them something that's theirs,"
Underhill Walls began when a long-time Prospect Heights resident converted a fire-damaged, barricaded property into an open-air gallery that refreshes murals every six months. Themes have included zodiac signs, book covers, female icons, movies, and music. A tenth-anniversary repainting will return to the original zodiac theme and include a block party. The site draws school field trips, daily commuters seeking visual relief, and neighborhood pride. The project engages multiple generations and supports young artists who have designed numerous murals. The initiative has inspired similar public-art projects across Brooklyn and demonstrates how temporary murals can activate dormant urban spaces.
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