This Harris Mural — Made of Yarn — is On View at The Wharf

Just in time for International Women’s Day, a new mural of Vice President Kamala Harris graces The Wharf. But this one is especially unique — because it isn’t painted on.

A large-scale, outdoor crochet art installation by LA-based, international “yarn bomber,” and street artist London Kaye was created as a part of Love Across the USA, a community art initiative celebrating women’s voices. Titled “I’m Speaking,” the Harris mural is Kaye’s largest installation to date, spanning 40-feet in width and 20-feet in height.

More than 150 women from across the country volunteered to participate in the installation by crocheting a square to be woven into the finished piece, which was brought to the Wharf in partnership with the Southwest Business Improvement District (SWBID) and the Italian-inspired culinary collective Officina and hangs outside of the restaurant along Maine Avenue.

“Creating a tribute to Kamala Harris for International Women’s Day was a no-brainer – there is no more powerful female role model in the world,” said artist, London Kaye. “This is a huge undertaking, but the outpouring from women who wanted to be a part of it was so large, we could have easily covered a football field. The spirit of unity is stitched into every square.”

The installation will be visible through Memorial Day from various angles including a striking view from Banneker Park across the street. After that time, it will be moved to its permanent home.

A series of menu specials will be featured at the restaurant for the duration of the installation with proceeds benefiting the National Center for Children and Families, a DC-based nonprofit child and family welfare agency with a commitment to serving poor, disadvantaged, abused, neglected and/or abandoned children, youth, and their families.