New Mural Brightens Up Train Trestle In Bloomfield (PHOTOS)

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — A new public mural that celebrates cultural diversity has been completed in Bloomfield.

The vibrant artwork – titled “Look, Don’t Become a Cloud” – was created by Global Art Muralist Eirini Linardaki. It is located on the train trestle on Broad Street.

According to a municipal news release, Linardaki’s design celebrates Bloomfield’s “cultural diversity and quiet strength” through textile-inspired patterns that reflect rootedness, balance and resilience. The mural complements the “Stay Strong” mural on the opposite side of the trestle: together creating a colorful gateway that celebrates the spirit of the community.

The mural was commissioned by the Township of Bloomfield and the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Department. The project was made possible by funds from the Essex County Division of Cultural Affairs, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

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