Public Art, Murals — Giannina Gutierrez

Schoolyard mural for P.S. 17, Jersey CityExterior paint on concrete walls, 35x10'In collaboration with ArtYard Brooklyn2024

Schoolyard mural P.S.17Exterior paint on concrete, detail2024

Mosaic school, Harlem Interior paint on wall, 10x8' In collaboration with Hi-Arts and Mosaic School students2024

Mosaic School, HarlemStudents participating in the painting process.

Sunny Day in HarlemSpray, exterior paint on wood panel, 12x10'In collaboration with Uptown Grand Central2023

See Us, Really See Us.‘When there is shared understanding of mental illness, we can look beyond the stigma and connect on a deeper level.’Acrylic on poly tab, installed with medium on metal wall, 25 x 10’NYC Mural Arts Project, NYC Dept. of Health & Mental Hygiene, Brooklyn Community Services, & Venture House. Located in JFK International Air Terminal 4, Arrivals in West Exit Vestibule.August 2022

HarlemiteInterior paint on concrete, 30 x 15’Commission for Harlem bar/restaurant Harlemite. The figure, landscape and portrait of local celebrity designer, Dapper Dan are all meant to capture the essence and spirit of Harlem.January 2023

Harlemite, detail

DragonflyInterior eggshell paint on wall, 10 x 9’Commission for clothing boutique in Chester, NJNovember 2022

Lion's DenPart of a series of public schools beautification, this mural is in MS363 in the Bronx, in the students’ cafeteria. I met with students to bring this design to life, which reflects their school theme and spirit of a Lion’s Den. Commissioned by NYC Thrive Collective.Interior paint, eggshell on wall, 12 x 20’June 2022

Guacamaya (Macaw)Aerosol on brick, 6 x 10’Commissioned by La Masa, Colombian restaurant in the Bronx as part of an all female crew, GW2 (Girls write 2). As a Colombian born artist, I wanted to celebrate one of the national birds of my country the Macaw and the national flower, the Cattleya Orchid.April 2022

City NightsInterior eggshell paint on walls, whole bathroom 15 x 5’ all around.Commission for bar/restaurant Sally Can Wait, 252 Broome Street, NYCApril 2021

City Nights, Side view rightInterior eggshell paint on walls, whole bathroom 15 x 5’ all around.Commission for bar/restaurant Sally Can Wait, 252 Broome Street, NYCApril 2021

Portrait of SallyInterior eggshell paint on walls, whole bathroom 15 x 5’ all around.Commission for bar/restaurant Sally Can Wait, 252 Broome Street, NYCApril 2021

GenEquality Inclusive Safety Mural Series at the Polo GroundsThis was a mural development project in which I worked closely with NYCHA staff, The Mayor’s Action Plan & residents of the houses to develop a mural that promotes gender equality, inclusion, and safety. The final design also serves as an interactive piece, where the public can stand in the figure stating, ‘You Belong’, reinforcing the idea that no matter your color, gender, or age we all belong and deserve to feel safe, seen, and respected. Commissioned and supported by GenEquality, NYCHA, The Mayor’s Action Plan.Aerosol, exterior paint on brick, (2) walls, 50 x 20’May 2021

Dine Together Apart Harlem, The Life ArtoisThis was a mural commissioned by Stella Artois, during the pandemic to promote support for the surrounding hospitality industry while encouraging safety amongst diners. The design reflects the spirit of Harlem, with its iconic brownstones, bold and colorful shapes, and its flair. 116th St., Frederick Douglass Boulevard Harlem, NYCExterior paint on brick, 10 story buildingDecember 2020

Strength in UnityAerosol on brick, 15 x 25’Commissioned by The First Spanish Methodist Church, East Harlem also known as The young lords church, in the midst of the pandemic and the riots, protests happening around the city. This mural was a voluntary effort in creating a work that represents the resilience of our diverse community and our strength when we support one another.June 2020

Black Lives Matter, on Centre Street, Foley SquareAsphalt paint on street, 22 x 22’This was a collaborative mural project in which I was assigned a design created by other artist in response to the Black Lives Matter movement. I executed the Artist’s design on the letter ‘M’ and worked with the public and volunteers in painting. I worked closely with the Artist to ensure the most accurate rendering of her original design. The design represents the beauty, power, and resilience of black culture. Commissioned and supported by Borough President Gale Brewer, TATS CruJuly 2020

Sunset People, Jimi & Johnaerosol on lot wall, 60 x 40’A collaboration with artist Riz22, on sunset blvd. in Hollywood, CA. Both lovers of music, we were commissioned by the owner of the lot to create this piece honoring Jimi Hendrix and John Lennon, painted by Rizz22. The Hamsa inside the lotus flower is a tribute to the spiritualist reader whose business is adjacent to the lot.October 2020

El Barrio Community Fridgeaerosol on refrigerator commissioned by East Harlem Free Community Refrigerator on 108th & 1st ave, East Harlem NYC, which supplied free groceries to community members.July 2020

Spirit of the Jungleaerosol on wooden panel, 8 x 8’commissioned by Underhill Walls, a revolving mural arts project beautifying construction sites located in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY.April 2019

El Barrio Fridgeaerosol on refrigerator commissioned by East Harlem Free Community Refrigerator on 108th & 1st ave, East Harlem NYC, which supplied free groceries to community members.July 2020

Sunflower Philly‘Who Run It’ Female street artists collective mural painting festival, Sunflower Philly 1725 N.5th St., Philadelphia, PAAerosol on wooden panel, 10 x 8’March 2019

Poderosa (Powerful One)Aerosol on brick wall, 15 x 18’Commissioned by TAG Public Arts Project as part of a mural series beautifying parts of the Bronx. July 2018Bronx, NY July 2018

East Harlem at Playexterior paint, aerosol on concrete wall, 30 x 50’My section of the mural is a large, bright floral landscape featuring a hummingbird and several insects. My design, alongside the other two artists on this triptych mural, was result of several community engagement sessions where community members and youth that use the park had design input. My design is meant to celebrate flora in the community and promote positivity, a sense of nature at play. White Park, East Harlem, NYC, Commissioned by Public Art Initiative, Marcus Garvey Park Alliance, NYC Parks, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.September 2017

Life FlowInterior paint on wall, 25 x 12’commission for Private residence, East Harlem, NYOctober 2017

GardenInterior paint on wall, 6 x 10’Commission for private residence bathroom May 2020

Our CommunityMixed media on up cycled fabric, (2) panels, 6 x 8’This two part interior mural was the result of a 3 month long teaching artist residency I had with Project Art, that brought free Afterschool arts classes to NYPL branches. My residency took place in the Allerton, Bronx branch, where the students and I centered our mural building through celebrating our community. I incorporated the children’s work into the design as a collaboration.May 2016

Secret Gardenexterior paint on concrete floor, wooden wallscommission for a Private residence, backyard 2015

Casita Amarillaexterior paint, aerosol on concrete, 8 x 10’Arecibo es 500 mural project in Arecibo, Puerto Rico was a group collective of Latinx artists from NY that went to this town to celebrate their 500 year anniversary. Each of the artists chose abandoned areas to beautify the desolate town at the time. November 2014

Casita Amarilla, detailexterior paint, aerosol on concrete, 8 x 10’Arecibo es 500 mural project in Arecibo, Puerto Rico was a group collective of Latinx artists from NY that went to this town to celebrate their 500 year anniversary. Each of the artists chose abandoned areas to beautify the desolate town at the time. November 2014

Dedicado a Julia (Dedicated to Julia)Interior paint on wall, 12 x 20’commissioned by Teatro SEA for the annual Julia de Burgos exhibition and festival at The Clemente Soto Velez, LES. This mural was a tribute to the life and work of the late Puerto Rican poet Julia de burgos. 2014