The 2024 Queens County Family Court murals are comprised of three panels, each representing different scenes of unity and solidarity. The design of these murals is intended to provide a colorful escape from the stress that often comes with a visit to Family Court. One of the murals was designed as an amusing distraction for children who are invited to help animals on a train find their way back to the Queens Zoo through a tangled maze of tracks. The mural “After the Storm” also features a winding path that is a metaphor that trials and tribulations are often temporary, while “Helping Hands” depicts residents of Queens helping a woman out of a dark place into the light. As eloquently said by Youth Apprentice Tiarah Shard, “When people see our murals in the courthouse, I want them to feel a sense of hope. We wanted to give them a light...”
Check out the link to the video in the brochure, under "About the Project."
