Renowned New York artist Danielle Mastrion is to paint a mural with beer in Brixton to mark the UK release of Brooklyn Pilsner.
Danielle’s work will use paint infused with the new brew to transport locals to the New York borough of Brooklyn, which is officially twinned with the London Borough of Lambeth, of which Brixton is a part.
A classically trained painter and muralist who self-taught her work in aerosol, Danielle is also a socially conscious artist, recognised globally for advocating on social justice issues.
Some of her most iconic art includes commissions for major brands such as New Balance and Nike, a makeover of Spike Lee’s production offices, and her infamous large-scale portrait of The Notorious B I G, commissioned by his family.
As part of the Brixton project, Danielle and Brooklyn Brewery are asking the community to contribute to the mural at a blank canvas event on Saturday, 27th August, by picking up a stencil and paintbrush. Under Danielle’s expert guidance, they can add their touch of Brooklyn-inspired art to the wall.
Danielle said: “Having the opportunity to bring my expression of Brooklyn to the UK is a total dream come true, and when I was asked about creating the first ever mural painted with beer, I knew this was going to be a fun project.
“Brooklyn Brewery’s values are intrinsically tied to the communities in which it finds inspiration. In this sense, there is huge synergy between our creative philosophies, as I bring Brooklyn and its people with me when I’m painting, no matter where I am in the world. It’s about giving back to the communities that inspire you.”
