Mural on Zydeco Diner - 1119 Pease Street

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I was in a hurry, so I didn't get a chance to take a picture of the plaque.

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Here's the plaque:

 

REACHING UP by Giselle Oviedo

"Reaching up", was created by emerging artist Giselle Oviedo, a college student in Fine Arts at the University of Houton-Downtown, inspired by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 4, 10 and 15. It features hands holding an arm that is presenting a sprouting seedling. The multiple hands are a reference to unity and diversity, while the seedling refers to education and earth protection.

This mural is a unique opportunity, made possible thanks to the support of the Houston Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) and Street Art for Mankind (SAM), for the artist to create her first major mural in her hometown.

The artist was selected amongst her peers through a contest created in partnership with UHD, and a committee of Houston Art Experts decided on the artwork.

The piece is part of the second series of the Big Art. Bigger Change. murals produced in May 2023 in Downtown Houston. It was made possible thanks to the drive and generous support of the Houston Downtown Management District, the City of Houston and Harris County Precinct One. Special thanks to Zydeco Diner for donating their wall.