David Foulke Memorial Garden
In partnership with the David Foulke Memorial Garden, the Dear Neighbor lighted house sculpture highlights the voices of Gowanus neighbors—past and present. Surrounded by native plants, the sculpture honors community memory and invites ongoing connection in this shared green space. It will be exhibited in the garden through the 2025 garden season.
Special thanks to The Brooklyn Queens Land Trust and garden members Irene W. Van Slyke, Nora McCauley, and Timothy Dobday for making this collaboration possible.
Dear Neighbor,
what advice would you give to newcomers moving in?
0h10 M1Ke
They should get involved in something in the community. Like one of the community gardens.
Paula Smith
We're part of a big community and you're moving into our neighborhood. You have to be part of the community too.
Hear all the interviews that inspired this mural
Paula Smith, long-time Brooklyn resident
Conducted 2025-01-25 by:
- Crystal-Angelee Burrell
0H10 M1ke, Brooklyn-based Artist
Conducted 2024-10-19 by:
- Crystal-Angelee Burrell
Juri Rhyu, Artist
Conducted 2024-12-11 by:
- Naeem Douglas
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