Passiflora
- Artist
- Jacintha Kruc
- Location
- 920 North 3rd Street, Harrisburg, PA
Created during Sprocket’s inaugural mural festival, “Passiflora’ is a testament to both artistic creation and community engagement.
Artist Jacintha Clark, remembers the festival as an exciting moment for Harrisburg.
“Not only was it incredible to contribute my own work, but it was also inspiring to see some of the city’s first large-scale murals take shape around me,” she says. “The festival brought new energy to the streets, with artists painting, meeting community members, and transforming public spaces in real time.”
Her piece “Passiflora” was inspired by the intricate beauty of the passionflower.’ The mural embodies resilience, connection, and transformation. The passionflower, known for its ability to climb and adapt, serves as a symbol of growth and perseverance.
“Qualities reflected in the community itself,” Clark says.
She noted that one of the most rewarding aspects of creating this mural was engaging with the public in the process.
“Many people were seeing murals appear in their neighborhoods for the first time, and their curiosity and excitement reinforced the power of public art,” Clark says. “It’s something people can engage with daily, whether passing by on their way to work or stopping to take it in. This mural, and the festival as a whole, reminded me that public art isn’t just about painting a wall. It’s about shaping a shared experience.”
The mural also honors the building’s original brickwork, a marker of the elegance of Harrisburg’s Art Deco period. Clark, a seasoned historic preservationist with a career dedicated to researching and preserving historic artwork, clock dials, and architectural details, used her unique background in bringing the piece to life.
“My intention is for these flowers to condense moments, reconcile polarities, uplift hearts and inspire joy. Murals are owned by the public which allows me to present a flower to each city as a gesture of appreciation, emblem of possibilities and power to the community. I research and select flowers that are either local or have a special meaning for the space.” — Jacintha Clark
