This project is a series of 7 spray murals created by artist Lexi Bella depicting women from the 1700s to today who represent some of the amazing history, nationalities, and movements that have made the Lower East Side of Manhattan such a rich tapestry of culture.
These women include Catherine Ferguson, a freed slave and founder of Sunday schools in the late 1700s early 1800s; Hellcat Maggie, a daughter of Irish Immigrants, member of the Dead Rabbits and first female gang member during the 5 Points Days of the 1850s; the Russ sisters of Russ & Daughters, representing the hard working Jewish women of the early 20th century; Ellen Stewart, founder of LaMaMa Theater and incredible East Village personality; Debbie Harry, lead singer of Blondie and icon of the punk and graffiti culture that exploded downtown in the 70s and 80s; Rosario Dawson, neighborhood girl turned starlet and philanthropist representing the Loisaida; and the artist’s own daughter, Roxy (we call her Roxy Bella) who was born and grew up on Pitt & Rivington for the first years of her life, representing the future generations of the Lower East Side.
Centre-fuge Cycle 13 x FABLES is sponsored in part by the National Endowment for the Art / Art Works and in also by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in participation with The City Council. This was made possible by Fourth Arts Block NYC for the celebration of Lower East Side History Month.
You can also check out: http://fabnyc.org/portfolio/fables/
These women include Catherine Ferguson, a freed slave and founder of Sunday schools in the late 1700s early 1800s; Hellcat Maggie, a daughter of Irish Immigrants, member of the Dead Rabbits and first female gang member during the 5 Points Days of the 1850s; the Russ sisters of Russ & Daughters, representing the hard working Jewish women of the early 20th century; Ellen Stewart, founder of LaMaMa Theater and incredible East Village personality; Debbie Harry, lead singer of Blondie and icon of the punk and graffiti culture that exploded downtown in the 70s and 80s; Rosario Dawson, neighborhood girl turned starlet and philanthropist representing the Loisaida; and the artist’s own daughter, Roxy (we call her Roxy Bella) who was born and grew up on Pitt & Rivington for the first years of her life, representing the future generations of the Lower East Side.
Centre-fuge Cycle 13 x FABLES is sponsored in part by the National Endowment for the Art / Art Works and in also by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in participation with The City Council. This was made possible by Fourth Arts Block NYC for the celebration of Lower East Side History Month.
You can also check out: http://fabnyc.org/portfolio/fables/
