Four and five year olds from the ‘Grapes and Berries’ class at the Trilok Center for Arts and Education were presented with a laser-cut steel proof of their design earlier today. Proofs are made before a design can be manufactured into a tree guard. After that, they can be displayed and enjoyed as artwork.

The wee ones’ original tree panel design was selected in the second round of tree guard installations on Myrtle Avenue. Awwwww, start ’em young, folks!

The student’s designs were made into a tree bench and installed on Myrtle Avenue and Waverly.

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Congratulations Trilok ‘Grapes and Berries’ class!

Myrtle’s tree guards are both functional and durable, and offer a ‘canvas’ that reflects local creativity. They were created with a modular design so that each set of panels can have a unique, laser-cut design, meeting the Partnership’s goal of creating more opportunities to incorporate local public art into the streetscape. The newest tree guard panels were designed by 24 local artists, who were selected through an open call for public art. Phase II was funded by the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn BID, NYS DEC Urban and Community Forestry, and NYS Main Street.

Trilok Center for Arts & Education is located at 143 Waverly Avenue, just north of Myrtle Avenue. They can be reached at 718.797.1700 or trilokfusion.com.