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Feb 17, 2009 was George Gist Day
in Pittsburgh, by proclamation of City Council for his inspiration to the community through his art and activism
. George Gist is an artist in many mediums. A muralist since 1971, he’s also a Jazz musician. Mr Gist is known for using history and culture in his art. He did a series of charcoal sketches based on photographs taken by Charles Teenie
Harris, which we all know are some of the best glimpses into Pittsburgh’s African American history.
This mural is one of the series of murals installed along the east busway – named after Dr Martin Luther King Jr. It’s appropriate that there would be a mural in that series to honor Dr King. In this design the central image of The Reverend King is literally made up of many other individuals. As if Dr King existed to speak and represent the many. There is actually fire in his eyes here. Surrounding his image we see visions of what we interpret as Dr King’s dreams for this community: empty jails, laughter, family, friends, music, dance, and an end to the violence and drugs.
The images on the support pillars for the bus shelter are not as easily interpreted. We hope the artists will enlighten us on these designs.
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