Culture and Recreation, Rockville Reports

Mural Installed at Twinbrook Community Recreation Center Annex

Baltimore-based artist LaToya Peoples has installed a new mural at the Twinbrook Community Recreation Center Annex. The city is planning a dedication event, with details to be shared soon. 

Peoples’ mural, “Past to Promise,” celebrates the history, culture and natural character of the Twinbrook neighborhood. The work features three figures representing past, present and future, and is rich with symbols tied to the community’s roots. 

The background depicts an idealized scene inspired by the two streams of Twinbrook and the Higgins farm, and honors the enslaved people who lived there. The background also depicts the classic Cape Cod-style homes built post-World War II, when many veterans settled in Twinbrook after returning from the war. 

Earlier this year, residents previewed the mural design and shared their feedback during a community engagement session at the center. Peoples presented her vision for the work and joined a discussion about the project’s themes and inspiration. 

Find out more about the city’s public art at rockvillemd.gov/aipp.