ArtistAnne Marchand
Community
Date2002
MediumAcrylic on concrete panels
Dimensions60 × 30 ft. (1828.7 × 914.4 cm)
Credit LineDC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, Commissioned Project
Object numberDCCAH2002.025
ClassificationsMurals
Locations
- Westminster Playground (913 Westminster Street NW)
DescriptionThe Capitol sets the scene for this mural situated within the larger community of Washington, DC. Views of the Westminster Neighborhood and the 14th and U Streets corridor depict the historical character of the late 19th Century architecture and the pride of community professionals, working people and craftsmen who made Shaw their home from the late 1800’s to the present. Bold, vibrant colors reflect the common celebrations and achievements of community leaders, individuals and businesses throughout the century. The mural illustrates a feeling of shared vision in the neighborhood, characterized by children linking arms; "a community sustained over generations and a neighborhood functioning well for its members where people are highly regarded, comfortable and safe." Ella Fitzgerald heralds the vitality of the U Street Arts and Theatre district by singing from the rooftops in the mural. The mural was commissioned thru DC Creates Public Art.
