In 2024, Polyvision collaborated with RE:site, an art studio known for commemorative public art, to create a powerful mural series in Tulsa. These murals, installed on the Detroit Avenue underpass, pay tribute to the resilient Greenwood community, forever impacted by the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921.
The murals, titled Joining Hands, were designed to promote healing, unity, and racial equity. They feature vibrant images that symbolize the restorative justice journey of this historic Black neighborhood.
The Project
Joining Hands comprises four large-scale murals, each 30 feet wide, printed on Polyvision’s durable CeramicSteel. This medium, known for its resilience and long-lasting durability, was ideal for this outdoor project, ensuring the artwork would withstand the test of time and the elements.
Photo credit: Jerrico Winkleman/Polyvision
Historical and Contemporary Imagery
The murals combine past and present moments from the Greenwood District, sourced from local archives and photographers.
Kintsugi Technique
Inspired by the Japanese art of restoring broken pottery with gold, the murals feature hands joined together, symbolizing unity, resilience, and the healing of a fractured community.
Community Impact
The project is part of Tulsa’s larger public art initiative and serves as a reminder of the Greenwood neighborhood’s thriving past and hopeful future.
Photo credit: Shane Allbritton/RE:site Studio
Photo credit: Jerrico Winkleman/Polyvision
Photo credit: Jerrico Winkleman/Polyvision
Photo credit: Jerrico Winkleman/Polyvision
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