{"id":16091,"date":"2023-10-03T12:23:28","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T17:23:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thewash.org\/?p=16091"},"modified":"2023-10-03T12:23:28","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T17:23:28","slug":"a-piece-reflective-of-the-community-local-artists-doberman-mural-in-noma-depicts-black-culture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thewash.org\/2023\/10\/03\/a-piece-reflective-of-the-community-local-artists-doberman-mural-in-noma-depicts-black-culture\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018A piece reflective of the community\u2019: Local artist’s Doberman Mural in NoMa depicts Black Culture"},"content":{"rendered":"
In the heart of NoMa, a 12-foot-tall mural featuring a regal Doberman with a gold chain has become a standout attraction. Its striking realism and darker tones set it apart from the surrounding artworks along the Metropolitan Branch Trail near Alethia Tanner Park.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s awesome,\u201d said NoMa resident William Foster, pointing out the Doberman. \u201cOf all the murals here, I think one of the most beautiful ones is that dog with that chain. I see it and I feel there\u2019s more to it than just a dog.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Painted by local artist Gentry Pack, the mural is one of 16 new artworks unveiled by the NoMa Business Improvement District (BID) last month as part of the “NoMa in Color” event, running from September to mid-October.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The inspiration behind the mural, according to Pack, was to reflect on the stigma of the Doberman breed\u2019s intimidating and aggressive appearance despite their friendly, loving and goofy nature.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cAs a minority male, sometimes, depending on how I’m dressed or whatever neighborhood I’m in, people might think I’m on a certain type of time, but in reality, I’m smiling, I’m assuming, I’m laughing and I’m just trying to spread love, inspiring people,\u201d Pack said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n