The Grand Street BID is excited to debut Un Verano en Nueva York, a new mural we have commissioned on the south-west corner of Grand Street and Humboldt Street. Artist Huetek, a Brooklyn-based graphic designer, illustrator, & musician, brought to life what a summer day in New York might look like here on Grand Street. Supporting Huetek on this project are the Grand Street BID and the art production & mural company Dripped On Productions. Photography by OWLEY Studios.
Huetek was inspired by a visit to the wall, where he saw folks in the neighborhood playing dominoes. The wall features dominoes being played on a table featuring some of the different countries of origin of our neighborhood. The dominoes fall off the table, turning larger and more realistic while swinging by the Grand and Humboldt Street signs. They end up on the side of a Piragua man shaving ice, bringing life and color to the community. The perspective perfectly compliments the domino table on the left side, creating balance. A blue and purple floral pattern adorn the backdrop of this scene, evoking feelings of (the aptly named) Un Verano en Nueva York, or A Summer in New York.
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Check out behind-the-scenes photos and video of the making of Un Verano en Nueva York. Huetek worked on the project during his time off from his full time job at the airport. Coming early in the morning and staying till the late afternoon, he managed to complete the mural in only 8 days.
Photography + Videography by: OWLEY Studios
