GERALUZ & WERC

Mural: Rt 280 Overpass Facade

Dreaming
The artwork is inspired by a line from the writer and poet Amiri Baraka – the father of Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka – that reads “Dreaming, to go on,” from his 1964 poem, “Like Rousseau”. The mural captures Newark’s historical and ongoing resilience, reflecting the community’s aspirations and dreams. It emphasizes the vibrant social fabric within Newark’s cultures and traditions, while honoring the physical structure of the overpass bridge as a symbol of strength and interconnectivity.