Murals — Deja Aaliyah Belardo

Murals

"Sunset in Paradise"
Acrylic on concrete
8' x 10'
2020 — "Sunset in Paradise" Acrylic on concrete 8' x 10' 2020

Detail shot of Akae Beka, one of the four Virgin Islands musicians honored in "Sunset in Paradise

"Drag King
Acrylic on concrete
16' x 6'
2019 — "Drag King Acrylic on concrete 16' x 6' 2019

Detail shot of Storme DeLarverie, a Stormwall veteran, international drag king and performer, and guardian of queer nightlife.
"Drag King" at Henrietta Hudson — Detail shot of Storme DeLarverie, a Stormwall veteran, international drag king and performer, and guardian of queer nightlife. "Drag King" at Henrietta Hudson

"Anxiety 11"
Acrylic on concrete
12' x 10'
2020 — "Anxiety 11" Acrylic on concrete 12' x 10' 2020

"Anxiety 10"
Acrylic on galvanize"
8' x 10'
2020 — "Anxiety 10" Acrylic on galvanize" 8' x 10' 2020

Mural assistance by Andrea Resendiz Gomez

A selection of commissioned murals designed and painted by Deja Belardo between 2019-2020. These works all live in social spaces, including a historic lesbian-centric bar, and music and nightlife venues. Each work connects to the energy and story of the place.

The Chains That Connect Us