Creator
Kyle Lee
@artbykydotcom
@artbykydotcom
Title
Police and Prisoners
Coverage
Girard Ave South and West Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Description
A painting on a plywood panels shows four police officers who are holding batons. These batons become the bars confining nine prisoners in orange jumpsuits.
From Artist's Instagram: "I painted this mural about the idea “to serve and protect.” I don’t often see police serving and protecting this community, but precisely the exact opposite. Furthermore, this mural has since already been painted over in all black. Why won’t the authorities and business owners let the community express themselves? Whatever happens, I hope these dark days pass and we can all live in a safe, united, and loving community. Ask questions, be empathetic, and understand, before casting judgement. Also, do your due diligence first before acting without information. Be safe."
From Artist's Instagram: "I painted this mural about the idea “to serve and protect.” I don’t often see police serving and protecting this community, but precisely the exact opposite. Furthermore, this mural has since already been painted over in all black. Why won’t the authorities and business owners let the community express themselves? Whatever happens, I hope these dark days pass and we can all live in a safe, united, and loving community. Ask questions, be empathetic, and understand, before casting judgement. Also, do your due diligence first before acting without information. Be safe."
Source
Site of Winston Smith Murder, Uptown Minneapolis
Rights
Artist: Kyle Lee; @artbykydotcom
Photographer: Rachel Weiher
Photographer: Rachel Weiher
Publisher
Urban Art Mapping Research Project
Date
Contributor
RW
Identifier
UAM-GF_2590
Original Format
Plywood
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