Interactive Signed Fine Art Print featuring the "Hydropolis" mural created by
Vesod and curated by Street Art for Mankind in New York.
The mural is part of the first
Climate Action Outdoor Museum created in partnership with United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and was unveiled during Climate Week and the UN General Assembly. It is also an important addition to SAM's worldwide
Ecosystem Restoration Murals series, in partnership with UNEP and the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO).
It 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.
Mural Location: Crossing of the High Line and W 21st Sgreet - 531 W 21st St, New York, NY 10011.
Print Medium: River Stone Satin Rag Fine Art Paper 365 gsm.
Museum Grade • OBA free • 100% cotton fiber •
Certified 100+ years archival.
Signature: Hand-signed by the artist and numbered in the back, on a certificate of authenticity.
Limited Edition: Authentic and strictly
limited edition of 50 prints. Work sold with a certificate of authenticity. Exclusivity Street Art for Mankind.
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Photographer: Dr_Derek
