"Artists David Solnit and Jen Bloomer, who live in the neighborhood, designed the mural with direction from the community. Solnit said it celebrates Berkeley's status as a sanctuary city and is a call to protect our neighbors. Images of squash, corn and beans which are known as the three sister plants as they grow better when planted in close proximity than alone reinforce the idea that community is beneficial."
"It was created with environmentally friendly paint and will likely be washed away during the next significant rainfall, said Bloomer. It's a day off from school for kids so some of the parents were excited to have a kid-participatory activity, Solnit added. Sarah Ranney, who lives nearby, said the local neighborhood group has been getting together more regularly recently, spurred on by a desire to support each other in a challenging political climate. The idea to paint the mural was hatched at one of those meetings."
Dozens of neighbors painted a colorful sanctuary-themed street mural on the 1700 block of Virginia Street. Artists David Solnit and Jen Bloomer, who live in the neighborhood, designed the mural with direction from the community. The mural celebrates Berkeley's sanctuary-city status and calls to protect neighbors. Images of squash, corn and beans—the three sister plants—symbolize how close planting benefits growth and underscore the value of community. The mural was created with environmentally friendly paint that will likely wash away in significant rain. Children participated during a school day off, neighbors organized the effort amid a challenging political climate, and aerial footage was captured after completion in time for trick-or-treaters.
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