Chasing the Light - Signs of Protest - George Floyd Tribute - Black Lives Matter
Left to right:
A flashlight with "Chasing the Light" at the top. Painted text along the shaft reads, "But society deemed everything white as right and decided my pigment provides such contrast, it can only perpetuate blight. Thus a man like me could not be striving for light, I am only capable of the narrative that society has given me. The darkest night of my life branded on me, the only reflection they will ever see. My strife is my outlook on life-right? Who are you to decide? You are the majority, suffocation the voice of the minority. Controlling the way the masses perceive our very personal reality with your biased, racist, & prejudiced targeted media & agenda.
"If I submit to the temptations of the flesh, does that now make my flesh worth less? Because I wear my struggle stamped on my chest, does that make my flesh worth less than the man who hides his demise behind facade, privelage, money, & pride? If my tribulation is not in your perview does it then cease to exist or is that just the privilege that you carry & are so offended about- rearing its ugly head? I don't care about your statistics to rebuttal this movement. I am MORE than a statistic & if you saw my life as worthy you'd know better than to compare it to your skewed numeral benefit! My life doesn't matter. That's why I must use it to change the world. WHY do I have to die to change the world?
"My life won't matter until my brothers & sisters, who don't look like me, decide it does. Decide to understand it & act on it. Systemically, economically, & societally. I want to rest in power but I lost my life to power & left this world feeling scared & powerless. The only way I will rest is to know my life was served justice! I am a man of the flesh. Ultimately, we all end. Flesh trying to be heard and prove our worth. Persistently chasing light despite the constant battle with darkness in our mind. There comes a fork in the road on the journey to light that the majority is not likely to be subjected to. The ever winding road on my side of the fork seems to dim the light. The trek you go through results in the chase becoming hopeless, almost as if it's unattainable. But I won't give up, won't quit now, no matter how bleak & agony filled it is having a knee on my neck with every step. But now this knee is so deep, I can't breathe. Can't come up for breath, knee pressed against my neck til the light I fought so hard to find leaves my eyes. Some will say it was never there. Who are they to decide? To pass judgment on my journey should not permit you the ability to end it EARLY!
"Death is permanent. We are all Flesh. Why is Mine Worth Less?"
The next panel has public use and traffic signs with "Justice" and "One Life" on them.
The next panel has a portrait of George Floyd carrying his daughter, Geonna.
The last panel is painted blue with "Black Lives Matter," which has been sprayed over.
@aliciaf.canas
Urban Outfitters
Both "Chasing the Light" and "George Floyd Tribute" plywood murals were included in the exhibit, "Justice For George: Messages From The People," on May 22nd, 2021.
Urban Art Mapping Research Project
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Exhibit: 2021-05-22</a>
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Froukje Akkerman
Exhibit Photographer: Todd Lawrence
UAM-GF_1096
3006 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Blood Systems
Two hands touching index fingers, one Black, and one white. Their portal venus systems are on top of their skin, connecting and bleeding at the fingertips. The blood drops onto a barrier between them.
@Darlingtonarts
Blood Systems plywood mural was included in the exhibit, "Justice For George: Messages From The People," on May 22nd, 2021.
Urban Art Mapping Research Project
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Exhibit: 2021-05-22</a>
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Froukje Akkerman
Exhibit Photographer: Todd Lawrence
UAM-GF_1097
Minneapolis, MN, USA
Black and white hands touching fingertips
This is a painting of two hands, one black and one white, with touching fingertips. Streams of blood wrap around each hand and meet in the middle where they join together and drip down onto a block.
@darlingtonarts
The fingertips touching reference Michelangelo's Creation of Adam at the Sistine Chapel
"Black and white hands touching fingertips" plywood mural was included in the exhibit, "Justice For George: Messages From The People," on May 22nd, 2021.
Urban Art Mapping Research Project
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Exhibit: 2021-05-22
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@darlingtonarts (artist)
Annie Vitale (photographer): annenvitale@gmail.com
Exhibit Photographer: Todd Lawrence
UAM-GF_1262
3006 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, USA
George Floyd Skyline
George Perry Floyd (October 14, 1973 - May 25, 2020) was a 46-year-old Black American man who was murdered by former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin after Chauvin knelt on Floyd’s neck for nearly 9 minutes in the Powderhorn neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 25, 2020. Floyd’s murder sparked an international movement for Black Lives Matter, the largest civil rights movement of the century. On March 12, 2021, the city of Minneapolis agreed to pay $27 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit brought by Floyd's family. On June 25, 2021, Chauvin was sentenced to 22.5 years in prison for his crimes.
Skyline with black fists inside buildings. George Floyds name outlined in blue.Below his name are various flowers. Above the name is a rainbow.
@gingertryst
George Floyd Skyline plywood mural was included in the exhibit, "Justice For George: Messages From The People," on May 22nd, 2021.
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Exhibit: 2021-05-22</a>
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@gingertryst
posted on Instagram by @minneapolismurals
Exhibit Photographer: Todd Lawrence
UAM-GF_0824
2640 Lyndale Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Daddy Changed the World
George Perry Floyd (October 14, 1973 - May 25, 2020) was a 46-year-old Black American man who was murdered by former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin after Chauvin knelt on Floyd’s neck for nearly 9 minutes in the Powderhorn neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 25, 2020. Floyd’s murder sparked an international movement for Black Lives Matter, the largest civil rights movement of the century. On March 12, 2021, the city of Minneapolis agreed to pay $27 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit brought by Floyd's family. On June 25, 2021, Chauvin was sentenced to 22.5 years in prison for his crimes.
Black and white image of Floyd's daughter, arms out, with yellow and red beam in a halo around her head. A quote of her saying "daddy changed the world". Underneath her is 'BLM' in repetition.
Artists: @jrootsart
Daddy Changed the World plywood mural was included in the exhibit, "Justice For George: Messages From The People," on May 22nd, 2021.
Urban Art Mapping Research Project
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Exhibit: 2021-05-22</a>
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Artists: @jrootsart
posted on Instagram by @minneapolismurals
Exhibit Photographer: Todd Lawrence and Heather Shirey
UAM-GF_0788
802 West Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Blue with Roses
George Perry Floyd (October 14, 1973 - May 25, 2020) was a 46-year-old Black American man who was murdered by former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin after Chauvin knelt on Floyd’s neck for nearly 9 minutes in the Powderhorn neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 25, 2020. Floyd’s murder sparked an international movement for Black Lives Matter, the largest civil rights movement of the century. On March 12, 2021, the city of Minneapolis agreed to pay $27 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit brought by Floyd's family. On June 25, 2021, Chauvin was sentenced to 22.5 years in prison for his crimes.
Three panels with solid blue backgrounds and red roses and vines.
Black Text:
1. Let the rain come down and wash away my tears. Let it fill my soul and drown my fears. Let it shatter walls and a new sun. (red text) A new day has come.
2. Go on home, George. Get your rest, George. (red text) You changed the world George. red heart as period of sentence.
3.Geroge Floyd
Artists: Ballard
Originally plywood boards on the CVS (third and fourth images)
"Blue with Roses" plywood mural was included in the exhibit, "Justice For George: Messages From The People," on May 22nd, 2021. (First and second images)
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Exhibit: 2021-05-22</a>
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Artists: Ballard
posted on Instagram by @minneapolismurals
Exhibit Photographer: Todd Lawrence and Heather Shirey
UAM-GF_0787
1010 West Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, USA
"Community" and "Justice 4 George" Piece
George Perry Floyd (October 14, 1973 - May 25, 2020) was a 46-year-old Black American man who was murdered by former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin after Chauvin knelt on Floyd’s neck for nearly 9 minutes in the Powderhorn neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 25, 2020. Floyd’s murder sparked an international movement for Black Lives Matter, the largest civil rights movement of the century. On March 12, 2021, the city of Minneapolis agreed to pay $27 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit brought by Floyd's family. On June 25, 2021, Chauvin was sentenced to 22.5 years in prison for his crimes.
Orange words: "Community" on one panel and "Justice 4 George" on the other. The words are surrounded by white and orange flowers. A scale and a portrait of George Floyd are on the second panel.
C.E. Harrison
S.M. Love
M. Nazarian
A. Nelson
H. Abbajebel
C. Cochran
C. Cochran
F. Ahmed
E. Shaw
K. Vento
I. Waller
"Community" plywood mural was included in the exhibit, "Justice For George: Messages From The People," on May 22nd, 2021.
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Exhibit: 2021-05-22</a>
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Froukje Akkerman
Exhibit Photographer: Todd Lawrence
UAM-GF_0916
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Three Throw Ups: George, RIP, Floyd
George Perry Floyd (October 14, 1973 - May 25, 2020) was a 46-year-old Black American man who was murdered by former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin after Chauvin knelt on Floyd’s neck for nearly 9 minutes in the Powderhorn neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 25, 2020. Floyd’s murder sparked an international movement for Black Lives Matter, the largest civil rights movement of the century. On March 12, 2021, the city of Minneapolis agreed to pay $27 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit brought by Floyd's family. On June 25, 2021, Chauvin was sentenced to 22.5 years in prison for his crimes.
Three throw ups.
First: Blue bubble letters "George" with a halo above the O. A "BLACK LIVES MATTER" printed on paper. Paper with an image of George Floyd and "Justice for Floyd" and "Say His Name" on it. Printed "I CAN"T BREATHE" on black paper. "No Justice...No Peace" in black spray-paint at the bottom. "Yuya is Painting" in bubble letters at the bottom.
Second: Black bubble letters "RIP" with hearts above each letter. Paper with "BLACK LIVES MATTER" printed on it at the top and at the side. Characters at the bottom.
Third: Brown bubble letters "Floyd!" with light brown spots. Two more "BLACK LIVES MATTER" paged and another page with the image of George Floyd on it.
Cybin
See also item #438 "Wildstyle George Floyd Tributes."
Three Throw Ups: George, RIP, Floyd plywood mural was included in the exhibit, "Justice For George: Messages From The People," on May 22nd, 2021.
Urban Art Mapping Research Project
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Exhibit: 2021-05-22</a>
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Froukje Akkerman
Exhibit Photographer: Todd Lawrence
UAM-GF_)963
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Silver "Floyd" Throw Up
George Perry Floyd (October 14, 1973 - May 25, 2020) was a 46-year-old Black American man who was murdered by former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin after Chauvin knelt on Floyd’s neck for nearly 9 minutes in the Powderhorn neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 25, 2020. Floyd’s murder sparked an international movement for Black Lives Matter, the largest civil rights movement of the century. On March 12, 2021, the city of Minneapolis agreed to pay $27 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit brought by Floyd's family. On June 25, 2021, Chauvin was sentenced to 22.5 years in prison for his crimes.
White "Floyd" with purple outline and black shading. Silver background. Black "Minority Owned," "We" heart "Lyn/Lake," and "1 Down 3 To Go" around the work.
FYOK
Saigon Uptown Restaurant
Silver "Floyd" Throw Up plywood mural was included in the exhibit, "Justice For George: Messages From The People," on May 22nd, 2021.
Urban Art Mapping Research Project
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Exhibit: 2021-05-22</a>
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Froukje Akkerman
Exhibit Photographer: Todd Lawrence
UAM-GF_0957
3035 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
George and Gianna Floyd with street signs
A portrait of George Floyd holding his daughter, Gianna who wears a shirt that says "Daddy changed the world." To the left of the pair is a stop sign with "Justice" painted on it.
Lissa Karpeh (artist): @lissa.karpeh
George and Gianna Floyd With Street Signs plywood mural was included in the exhibit, "Justice For George: Messages From The People," on May 22nd, 2021.
Urban Art Mapping Research Project
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Exhibit: 2021-05-22</a>
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Annie Vitale (photographer): annenvitale@gmail.com
Lissa Karpeh (artist): @lissa.karpeh
Exhibit Photographer: Todd Lawrence
UAM-GF_1260
3006 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, USA