“Ascend,” by Andre Trenier, is Thrive Collective’s third mural production and fourth collaboration with East Harlem affordable and supportive housing provider Ascendant Neighborhood Development Corporation.
Artist Statement
“My concept for the mural started with the idea of ascend or ascending. I wanted to illustrate the feeling of rising above. My goal is to bring bright vibrant colors to this block. The background is based on a sun rise, representing a new day, new opportunities and new hope. I included a city scape at the bottom to ground the piece. I [incorporated] butterflies which I often include in my work to represent change and growth both spiritual and physical. I framed sections of the mural into archways to create a feeling of deeper space and the wall opening up into a larger world.” – Andre Trenier
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