The Boyce Thompson Center, an innovative mixed-use center nearing completion in Yonkers, recently unveiled a vibrantly colored mural that honors the building’s rich horticultural research history.
Internationally-known Dutch street artist Eelco van den Berg is seen here holding a drawing of the new mural, a graffiti-inspired public art design – which covers a 53-foot by 15-foot wall area – created through a collaborative effort of the artist, the Boyce Thompson Institute of Ithaca, NY and Simone’s Boyce Thompson Center design team.
The bold and colorful design features a combination of images depicting plant life, insects, birds and scientific research.
Simone Development Companies, the developer of the Boyce Thompson Center, commissioned the artist to design and paint a dynamic mural for the southeast lower wall of the main building, which has been meticulously restored to its original character and transformed into an 85,000-square-foot center featuring premier office/medical space, retail stores, restaurants and banking set to open next month.
Van den Berg’s murals have graced walls in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and in several U.S. cities including Brooklyn and most recently Chicago. This is his second mural in Yonkers. Last year he completed a mural at 41 N. Broadway above the new daylighted portion of the Saw Mill River at Mill Street.
“We truly are honored to have such a renowned artist create this exciting new mural that vividly captures the rich history of this important Yonkers landmark building,” said Guy Leibler, President of Simone Healthcare Development.
Pictured:
Brian Sisco of 115 Studios; Christopher St. Lawrence, Assistant Director, Yonkers Department of Planning Development; Wilson Kimball, Commissioner, Yonkers Department of Planning Development; Guy Leibler, President, Simone Healthcare Development; Cynthia Williams, Project Director, Simone Development Companies; and project architect Ron Hoina of Design Development Architects.