Montserrat Community Murals
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Title
Montserrat Community Murals
Subject
Montserrat Community Murals painted in May-June 2023
Description
A series of murals were created in a collaboration between Curating Crises, the Montserrat Volcano Observatory, Goodness Tours and school children and other members of the community on Montserrat. They celebrate the cultural history of Montserrat as well as how its communities relate to the ever-changing volcanic landscape.
Creator
Montserrat Volcano Observatory in collaboration with Curating Crises, The Goodness Tour and members of the Montserrat community.
Publisher
Montserrat Volcano Observatory
Date
May - June 2023
Rights
These photographs are the property of the Montserrat Volcano Observatory and may be used for educational or research purposes where correct attribution is given.
Format
JPEG
Type
Still Image
Coverage
Montserrat community Murals May-June 2023
Collection Items
Montserrat Mural - Metamorphosis of Hope
Photo of the Montserrat Secondary School Mural "Metamorphosis of Hope" building on Montserrat’s rich history, local knowledge and lush environment, the mural is a representation of the challenges that have been and continue to be overcome by the…
Montserrat Mural - Sea's-eye-view
A "sea's-eye view" of Montserrat, the mural captures the volcanic origin and history of the island, with, from North to South (left to right), our 4 volcanic centers – Silver Hills, Centre Hills, Soufrière Hills and South Soufrière.
Montserrat Murals - Emerald Possibilities
Embodying a message of resilience, the mural features a re-imagined "Mermaid of Chances Peak", and a tribute to the housing schemes such as Look Out and Davy Hill, which were developed to house families displaced due to volcanic activity during the…
Montserrat Murals - Hello Salem City!
The mural pays tribute to the village of Salem, the traditions and institutions that shaped the village and its people, and recall how it was impacted by the Soufrière Hills volcano 1995 crisis.
The making of the Montserrat Murals - Metamorphosis of Hope
Photos showing the process of painting the mural "Metamorphosis of Hope" on the side of the Montserrat Secondary School.
The making of the Montserrat Murals - Sea's-eye-view
The making of the Montserrat mural "Sea's-eye-view" as painted on a wall at the ferry port terminal in the North of Montserrat.
The making of the Montserrat Murals - Emerald Possibilities
The making of the community mural "Emerald Possibilities" as painted on a wall of Victor's Supermarket on Montserrat.
The making of the Montserrat Murals - Hello Salem City!
The making of the community mural "Hello Salem City!" in its location on the wall of the Walkinshaw building in Salem, Montserrat.