One of 25 "youth at risk" students admiring the completion of mural section. Student designed painted, fired and installed tile work.
Students worked in teams using practical math technique to resize mural drawings to wall from paper. Most students have very limited math abilities before project involvement.
Students applied 700 sq. ft. of acrylic paint as well as 700 sq. ft. of tile and mosaic work. They learned a variety vocational art skills in the process and utilized a lot of teamwork in order to get things accomplished.
Lead artist and coordinator for Los Angeles County Prop A - anti-graffiti project. 1400 sq.ft. painted bisque tile, acrylic, and mosaic mural. Located on the bike path access ramp at La Ballona Creek, Culver City CA. Done with community, youth at risk, two other artists and community group (completed May 2000).
