✨ Sharing the second of our three new #ClimateActionMurals just completed in West Chelsea, NYC –along the High Line with artist
@vesod ! 🎨🌿
Titled “Hydropolis,” the mural reflects on the essential value of water—both blue and green—and the urgent need to protect the full hydrological cycle to prevent the devastating impacts of floods, droughts, fires, and famine.
We often think of blue water—lakes, rivers, and aquifers—as the whole picture. But green water—the moisture stored in soil and vegetation—is just as vital. Without green water, ecosystems cannot regenerate, agriculture suffers, and communities become increasingly vulnerable to natural disasters.
This mural is a tribute to water in all its forms and cycles. Set against a New York City backdrop of skyscrapers and trains, it invites viewers to reflect on the water surrounding them and its essential flow. Circular shapes connect the Hudson River to the clouds, recreating the natural movement of water and opening portals to imagined worlds. From the horizon rises a floating mountain, its slopes spilling into waters that transform into trains—symbolizing the continuous circulation of water above and below ground. The subway also subtly nods to the High Line’s rail history. At the forefront, a girl with an umbrella dissolving into vapor becomes a bridge between water and sky—reminding us that we, too, are made of water and share the responsibility to protect this vital cycle. 💧✨
Created in partnership with
@unep and
@FAO to support the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration—a worldwide initiative to reverse nature loss and revive critical ecosystems, and also in partnership with
@theclimategroup as part of the official 2025 #climateweeknyc conversations.
This mural was made possible thanks to the generous support of the
@cemofoundation ,
@stephaniecemo and the huge logistical support of
@manhattanministorage .
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📍 Location: High Line, Crossing of W 21st ST, New York City
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@dr_derek &
@jeremy.filmsmore 
