Artists paint mural in less than 24 hours to honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Artists paint mural in less than 24 hours to honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg
WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 18: People gather to mourn the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the U Street mural on September 18, 2020 in Washington, DC. Ginsburg has died at age 87 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images) (Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
By: Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Updated: September 20, 2020 - 12:40 PM

WASHINGTON — A mural depicting the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg was painted near the Black Lives Matter Plaza over the weekend less than 24 hours after she died.

After hearing of her death, artists Shawn Perkins and Dez Zambrano painted the mural, at 1620 I St. NW, in one day, WJLA reported. The mural is about a block from the Black Lives Matter Plaza.

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@ruthbatterginsburg is the GOAT

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Another mural of Ginsburg at the corner of 15th and U Street NW served as a landmark Saturday for mourners who wanted to pay their respects, WJLA reported.

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R!B!G! So humbled to create this public art piece honoring the life and legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. She has paved the way for modern day women’s rights in this country through much trial and tribulation. She is an icon of elegance, grace, power and leadership. I created her portrait on panels that were adhered to the brick wall. This way, I could take my time on it and paint on a flat surface as opposed to the rough masonry! It’s more time and labor this way — but I think it’s worth it 🙌🏻 Thank you @flock_dc for the commission and working with me on the vision. Thanks @jordanhamlettsanders for all the hammer drilling and NICK for everything else. Shout out to local Channel 9 news who came up on the lift with me to get the right shot 😅 This piece is sending healing and healthy vibes to Justice Ginsberg to live a LONG AND HEALTHY LIFE !!!! She is more needed than ever. Check her out at 1508 U st NW. First photo is by @housethacker #acreativedc #murals #ruthbaderginsburg #rbg #dedicatedtodc

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The associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States died Friday at the age of 87 of complications from pancreatic cancer.

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