Westside Mural Project (Tucker Park)

Check out 6 murals from the Westside Mural Project at Tucker Park at 190 Robbins Avenue!

‘Manifest’ by Penny Bae Bridges

Penny Bae Bridges is an artist originally from San Fernando Valley, California just outside of Los Angeles. She moved to the Berkshires to have better access to nature and family. She has been an artist since a child, and likes to focus on space, the spiritual, and anything that might inspire the community to expand their idea of what is possible.

“Who brought the Potato Salad?” by SQG

This mural captures the movement and music of the cookouts and Gather’Ins of days passed. From stepping with drum circles to jumping on the bouncy house, to watching the Basketball Tournament. This piece honors the Black joy of the artist’s childhood, perhaps best captured by the sentiment, Who brought the potato salad?

“Black Royalty” by Revolutionary Sweetheart (Regina East)

“This mural gives honor to those who practice the Muslim faith. You are beautiful and may you be protected. Black Muslim Lives Matter.” ~ Revolutionary Sweetheart

“Rooted in Community” by KM Cardot

“Each action has a reaction, and we choose us. We see the connections, we create community, we act in bold courageous and beautiful love.” ~ KM Cardot

Untitled Mural by Pittsfield High School Art Students lead by Lisa Ostellino

Berkshires-based artist Lisa Ostellino works in multi media, ink, watercolor, and soft pastels. Balancing representation and abstraction, Ostellino is inspired by the natural world, universal energy and the connections made between all beings. She has been an art educator in the Pittsfield Public School district for 27 years. The Untitled mural was created by the PHS art students to depict community and wellness. Celebrating Juneteenth and freedom were integral to the student voices.

"I AM Peace" created by children at Morningside Kids Club

"I AM Peace" was created by the children at Morningside Kids Club, a youth group comprised of children ages 5-10 years old, grades K-5. On one side they painted unique and beautiful self-portraits standing together in a group. Each individual conveys special qualities that are brilliantly colorful to show the world who they are. The theme of their work was wellness. After discussing what it meant, they painted words that held that sentiment for them personally. It was a wonderful opportunity to introduce the topic to young children. Ms. Sha-Sha, Ms. Rachel, Mr. Christopher, and teaching artist Stephanie Quetti provided guidance and encouragement to complete this original piece. The kids truly want people to feel the light-heartedness, happiness, and joy that went into creating it!