12. United Mural at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln
On November 1, 2023, NYC Health + Hospitals and the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs unveiled a new mural, titled United, at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln. The mural, created by artist Fernando “Ski” Romero, features photos taken on disposable cameras by participants in the Guns Down, Life Up initiative. The scenes captured provide a look into life in the South Bronx. The photographs were incorporated into the final mural using silkscreen and collage techniques. The mural features QR codes that link to videos, poems, and more artwork. This project is a collaboration with Modesto “Flako” Jimenez, the 2022-23 NYC Public Artist in Residence. The year-round residency program has also featured modern adaptations of Romeo and Juliet, art exhibitions, and a Carnegie Hall showcase. NYC Health + Hospitals continues its hospital intervention program alongside the art, aiming to end gun violence through community engagement.
