Social justice can take many forms, and the arts are one way to spread activism into mainstream media. This video showcases the work of one such artist, Joel Bergner, who creates street murals in low-income or at-risk areas to highlight certain social issues. Many of his projects engage local youth, exposing them to both activist and artistic worlds they can stay involved even later in life.
His most recent project was in a Jordanian Syrian refugee camp, in which he invited camp residents to take part in the murals — just one example of how Bergner aspires to give a voice to those he makes art for. Blending traditional themes of mythology with current issues, Bergner’s art has and will continue to make an impact in not just local communities, but the wider world of social action.