Photo By King Demetrius Pendleton
Mourning Passage
Upon my first visit to George Floyd Square I had a powerful emotional experience. The grief, love, and pain of the community was palpable. I was inspired by the other street art and wanted to contribute to the Sacred Space my community created. I am honored and humbled to paint every letter of every name on this list. Many have reached out to ask me to add the names of their fathers, brothers, sons, and friends to the list. Some have traveled from out of state to see their loved ones honored here.
My hope is that people will say their names, remember them, and ask themselves why it took so long to feel outraged.
I will continue to paint the names of People of Color killed by police as I am able. Please give me the time and space to complete this project on my own.
Photo By Brad Sigal
Photo by Brad Sigal