Silver Spring Mural 01

A new mural has just been painted on the side of the little Kefa Cafe on Bonifant Street. The cafe features organic coffee and a gallery "7:10" which bills itself as "an organic artspace exhibiting an evolving mix of contemporary, outsider, visionary, and world cultural artwork." The mural compliments the theme perfectly.

On an accompanying placard the story of the mural reads: "the Global Refugee Mural by Joel Bergner © 2009 creative director Tom Block This mural tells the story of 3 refugees who live here in Maryland, who were interviewed for this project. Georges, a former mayor of his city in eastern Congo (DRC), fled with his family when the war came to his region. Mai, from Myanmar (aka Burma) was unable to return to her country due to religious persecution by the government. Taameem, from southern Iraq, fled after her brother was murdered by local militia members and she was targeted as well. Funded by the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Partnership with the International Rescue Committee's refugee resettlement center in Silver Spring." A further reference is made to the artist's work @ www.joelsmurals.com

It's beautiful, check it out.