Image Gallery: Manchester's MLK Mural

Manchester CT

25 February, 2021

4:59 PM

Description

MANCHESTER, CT — Throughout Black History Month, Manchester's new Martin Luther King mural has been a beacon on a public building off Cedar Street. The mural takes up an entire wall of the Mahoney Recreation Center. The town partnered on the project with CT Murals, a project started by the non-profit The RiseUP Group in 2015 to create public art that is "inclusive and accessible for all." The artist is Ben Keller, a young professional painter/mural artist who launched his own business in 2018. He started painting at the age of 12. Keller's vision for "Birthing of a Legacy" depicts MLK "as a man bringing light to darkness and represents a symbol for more equal and positive times ahead. While the work will always continue, this mural is a reminder that the light is shining on 2021." An official dedication ceremony is slated in June in conjunction with other Juneteenth celebrations. Here's a visual tour of the mural: Manchester's MLK Mural (Chris Dehnel/Patch)Manchester's MLK Mural (Chris Dehnel/Patch)Manchester's MLK Mural was done by artist Ben Keller. (Chris Dehnel/Patch)Manchester's MLK Mural (Chris Dehnel/Patch)