up in the air

"Up in the Air" is a community driven project that explores the intersection of environmental justice and public art, focusing on air quality in Washington, D.C.'s Ward 5. This project combines community engagement, photography, and large-scale installations to amplify local voices and advocate for cleaner, healthier air.

Up in the Air,, 14 x 9 feet., printed vinyl mural

Up In The Air is a powerful public art project led by 2024 Environmental Justice Artivist Fellows Leo Arismendi and Lynda Andrews-Barry. It illuminates the urgent need for clean air, addressing the pressing issue of air pollution impacting Ward 5 residents in the District every day. This vivid mural elevates the community's faces and voices, calling for meaningful action toward cleaner, healthier air.
Up In The Air stands with Ward 5 in their demand for clean air.
Read more about this project here.
Installed at Trinidad Recreation Center,  1310 Childress St NE, Washington, DC 20002 through February 2025.
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