Artist Statement: The design symbolizes how music lifts us, brings freedom, and fills us with hope. The Sing for Hope Piano is adorned with swallows in flight, chosen for their symbolism of journey and safe return home. Like piano music, it lifts us but always guides us safely back. To amplify the message, the words "Love," "Music," and "Hope" are prominently displayed, enhancing the artwork’s powerful, uplifting theme.
Vanessa Álvarez is a muralist and visual artist from northern Spain, now based in New York City. With over 20 years of experience, she has created murals with social and feminist themes in Spain, Mexico, and the US. Vanessa has been an Artist in Residence through Project Art USA, LEAP NYC, and Thrive Collective. Notable works include murals at Morrisania Hospital, Woodside, and Union Square. She received a 2024 BAC grant for "Growing Together" and a NYSCA grant for "We are Poetry." Vanessa is also developing her studio practice at The Whale building in Brooklyn.
