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New York artist Chemin Hsiao debuts new mural titled Union Street: Where Home Is

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New York muralist Chemin Hsiao unveils a new mural this week in Flushing called Union Street: Where Home is. The wall painting highlights the neighborhood culture and iconic landmarks.

The mission behind Hsiao’s 30-foot mural is to beautify the community; this is the first portion of his long-term project, according to Queen’s Daily Eagle. 

“I hope that people walk away with just a general sense of happiness,” Hsiao said to the paper. “As I was putting it up I would get a lot of children and families passing by in the afternoons on their way home, so I was able to see some of that positive reaction across generations.”

Flushing, New York has a vibrant hub of Asian Americans. Hsiao, himself, immigrated from Taiwan to Queens. He attended the School of Visual Arts and received a BFA and MFA. His career highlights include a solo exhibition at the Queens Botanical Garden and a group exhibition at the New York Foundation for the Arts. According to the article, his current project, the murals, was made possible through the help from the New York Economic Development Corporation and the Queens Council on the Arts.

The grand opening event for Hsiao’s first mural will take place on August 15 at 37-23 Union Street with special guest City Councilmember Peter Koo. 

“It’s great that people in the area can see themselves somehow in the mural and feel connected to each other and the community,” Hsiao said to the paper. 

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