The “Embrace Winter Art Walk” also celebrated the work of local artists with displays in several Bay Ridge shops. Hofmo and the other artists explained their handicrafts to curious onlookers.

The interactive art walk spanned approximately one mile, beginning at Consentino’s Fish Market (6927 Third Avenue) — showing artwork from the Scandinavian East Coast Museum.

Other stops along the way included Cream, Neugard Pharmacy, Bay Ridge Connects, Tops Restaurant & Supply Company, Charmed by JLM, Café Caffe, ALC Italian Grocery, Green Spa & Wellness Center, The Hom Store and Cellary (8916 Third Ave.).

The tour concluded with a small reception hosted by Amanda Jean New Fashion Boutique on 89th Street.

Artist Aeilushi Mistry featured an acrylic canvas painting entitled “Dhartima — Mother Earth” and explained that her painting is dedicated to Dhartima, our Mother Earth.

“All chakra colors represent living organisms that are dwelling with blessings from five elements: fire, water, wind, earth and ether,” Mistry said, adding that “It’s extremely meaningful to have my work displayed. At this art walk, everybody brings something different to the table — but the common thread among all of us is ‘let’s come together.’”

“Chez Hildos,” created by artist Hildos, was done on a Bamboo wood tray — “my first attempt on an object rather than paper or canvas,” she said.  “I always like exploring new things, and I wanted to share my three passions in one artwork: cooking, home decor and art.”

And Rebecca Bennet’s painting, “The Blue Deer,” was inspired by the Huichol culture. (The Huichol people, also called the Wixáritari in their own language, Wixárika, are an indigenous group native to the Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range.)

‘When I looked into the Huichol culture, I was blown away by the image of the blue deer,” Bennet said. “He is a spirit that is revered and respected in their culture, representing a source of prosperity (deeply linked to peyote), as explained in the Legend of the Blue Deer, Kauyumari.”

Hofmo, a Bay Ridge local, told the Brooklyn Eagle that she started BRACA because “I was tired of hearing about how there are artists in Williamsburg and nowhere else. 

“Bay Ridge has a long tradition of making art, and I feel like, unfortunately, we are dismissed a lot,” he said.

Chrisie Canny, events coordinator at the Merchants of Third Avenue, pointed out that “Victoria [Hofmo] is great at showing and appreciating art.”

“Just look at how many people showed up today; it’s amazing,” Canny said. “But we want to bring even more art and murals here, and make Bay Ridge a spot that’s known for artists. It’s time to highlight them more.”