Promised Land

Done in 2006 - this mural was inspired by the movie and book "Pay it forward" by Catherine Ryan Hyde. Sarantitis used this inspiration to recognize historical figures who have, in the truest way, paid it forward - like MLK pictured in the center and Harriet Tubman in the upper left. Also, this painting was one of the first to experiment with "build outs" or extensions with wood/metal to allow murals to push past the boundaries of just the walls. From the artist "it's really about today's young generation gaining from history, from their ancestors - the idea of giving something that's been given to you. it's kind of simple in the intent to have her have the strength to lead her community, and find that strength from people from the past."