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COLLABORATIVE MURALS
Collaborative murals are my creative canvas for UNITY, where the vibrant strokes of diverse voices come together to form a masterpiece. I believe in the transformative power of art to bridge gaps, foster connections, and tell stories that resonate with the collective human experience. Through collaborative murals, I bring people from various backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to create something beautiful and meaningful as one. I find an artist and pair them up with an elementary or middle school and their art teacher. Then I schedule an art camp where 35 students, 4 art teachers and the guest artist work together to create a collaborative mural at the selected site.
These shared artistic endeavors are a testament to the strength of collaboration, where individuals learn to listen, express, and appreciate the value of every contribution. Each brushstroke becomes a symbol of cooperation and a celebration of our shared creativity. Collaborative murals allow us to transcend boundaries, whether they are cultural, linguistic, or ideological, and showcase the beauty that emerges when we work together.
As I continue to create collaborative murals AND craft opportunities for others, I aim to inspire a sense of togetherness and empowerment, where every participant is an essential part of the artistic narrative. Through this artistic process, we discover the profound impact of collective expression, and we leave a legacy of unity, understanding, and beauty for all to admire and enjoy.
Wellswood Community Mural
Crafting community murals is a powerful means of expression, where visuals transcend words in conveying limitless possibilities. As you explore this segment, pause to absorb the details around you. Collaboratively, I collaborate with the community board to secure design approval, obtain funding, and navigate through the city's permissions and specifications. Following a meticulously planned schedule and strategic advertising, the entire neighborhood converges to bring the envisioned mural to life.
It all begins and ends with the people...
Artists Angela Cannata, Latonya Hicks and community center students
and middle school students
Artists Angela Cannata, Latonya Hicks and middle school students
Artists Angela Cannata, Latonya Hicks and middle school students
Artists Taylor Smith(Dreamweaver) and middle school students
