Painting the community
North Sevier High School has introduced new clubs to the student body this year. One of the new clubs is the Art Club. The members of the club are currently working on a mural on the South wall of Lotsa Motsa. In the past, art has brought communities together and that is exactly what the Art Club plans to do. The Great Wall of Los Angeles, along with other mural pieces, inspired the N.S. Art Club.
In 1932 a mural was painted on Olvera Street, the birthplace of Los Angeles, by the great David Alfaro Siqueiros, a Mexican muralist/painter. His 80-foot-long mural, 'America Tropical', brought focus to the exploitation of Mexican workers.
Siqueiros' mural is now half-mile in length (2,754 ft) and is located in the Tujunga Flood Control Channel of the San Fernando Valley. The accompanying park and bike trail hosts thousands of visitors every year and provide a vibrant and lasting tribute to the working people of California who have truly shaped its history.
Sigueiros’ is just one of many communities that has been brought together by a mural. The Art Club's goal is to bring the community together through art by helping individuals express themselves.
A mural is a creative and inspirational project. Not only will it help students express themselves, but it will also positively influence the community. When asked about the Art Club's project, Holly Burnham said, "I think it might be cool, everyone helping each other brings in support". Another member or our community, Kelsey Stewart, answered, "Good way to express the high school and let the community know what the clubs [are] doing. It gives each member of the community the ability to take their own message from what they see".
Art is a great way for people to express themselves. It brings life to ideas and allows those ideas to be communicated in a unique way. This mural project has the potential to bring people closer. By sparking an interest in art and inspiring others to follow what they have a passion for, our community can achieve many great things. Through art, the community can grow stronger and work towards a better tomorrow.
Baca, J. F. "The Great Wall of Los Angeles MAKE A DONATION." SPARCinLA RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Nov. 2014.
http://sparcinla.org/programs/the-great-wall-mural-los-angeles
In 1932 a mural was painted on Olvera Street, the birthplace of Los Angeles, by the great David Alfaro Siqueiros, a Mexican muralist/painter. His 80-foot-long mural, 'America Tropical', brought focus to the exploitation of Mexican workers.
Siqueiros' mural is now half-mile in length (2,754 ft) and is located in the Tujunga Flood Control Channel of the San Fernando Valley. The accompanying park and bike trail hosts thousands of visitors every year and provide a vibrant and lasting tribute to the working people of California who have truly shaped its history.
Sigueiros’ is just one of many communities that has been brought together by a mural. The Art Club's goal is to bring the community together through art by helping individuals express themselves.
A mural is a creative and inspirational project. Not only will it help students express themselves, but it will also positively influence the community. When asked about the Art Club's project, Holly Burnham said, "I think it might be cool, everyone helping each other brings in support". Another member or our community, Kelsey Stewart, answered, "Good way to express the high school and let the community know what the clubs [are] doing. It gives each member of the community the ability to take their own message from what they see".
Art is a great way for people to express themselves. It brings life to ideas and allows those ideas to be communicated in a unique way. This mural project has the potential to bring people closer. By sparking an interest in art and inspiring others to follow what they have a passion for, our community can achieve many great things. Through art, the community can grow stronger and work towards a better tomorrow.
Baca, J. F. "The Great Wall of Los Angeles MAKE A DONATION." SPARCinLA RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Nov. 2014.
http://sparcinla.org/programs/the-great-wall-mural-los-angeles