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L.A.'s NEWEST MURALS COLUMN
compiled by Robin Dunitz
| The following new murals were completed through October, 2001. If you want your public to know about your newest mural, please send the information, along with a picture if possible, to: Robin Dunitz, PO Box 5483, Sherman Oaks, CA 91413. Or you can call (818) 487-0416 |
| Paul Botello, assisted by Adalberto Ortiz, Gerardo Herrera, Gustavo Sanchez, “The Wall That Speaks, Sings, and Shouts,” Ruben F. Salazar Park recreation center, Whittier Blvd. between Alma and Ditman, East Los Angeles, sponsored by Fonovisa and "Los Tigres del Norte", acrylic, approximately 25' x 50'. According to the artist, "Los Tigres del Norte is a legendary Nortena band, which has won an American Grammy for that category of music. They write about the struggles and strength of the everyday man and woman, and share my philosophy of speaking out for those with no voice. They are credited with creating that style of music and have been active for the past 30 years. They gave a million dollars to UCLA towards the establishment of a Mexican music cultural center." Leslie Nemour, “The World is Yours,” Kittredge Street School, 13619 Kittredge St. (near Woodman), Van Nuys, acrylic, sponsored by the Social and Public Art Resource Center. Education and its importance is the theme. A child reading a book is the main figure. The artist is based in San Diego, where she has done other murals. |
 Paul Botello, assisted by Adalberto Ortiz, Gerardo Herrera, Gustavo Sanchez, “The Wall That Speaks, Sings, and Shouts” (detail), 2001. |
| Francois Bardol, “Desi-Lucy,” Prado Plaza, Culver City, oil, 10' x 12', sponsored by Gus Prado. Portraits of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz from the era of the television show. This is the same artist who did the Laurel and Hardy mural nearby. José Antonio Aguirre, Eva Cristina Perez, Alfredo Calderon, “Dreams of Past, Present, Future,” East Los Angeles Library, 4801 Beverly Blvd., East L.A., ceramic tile, 9' x 9', sponsored by Self-Help Graphics. Icons and symbols from Chicano history. Michelle Obregon supervising students at Monroe High School (North Hills), “Windows of Time,” Reseda Blvd. (in railroad underpass) near Parthenia, Northridge, acrylic, 70' long, sponsored by the Community Police Advisory Board of the Devonshire Division. History of Northridge in 2 panels across from each other. Hector Ponce, “Beatles,” Wilton Place and Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, acrylic. Giant portraits of John, Paul, George and Ringo. |
 Art Mortimer, “Long Beach Safety,” Alamitos Ave. and 7th St., Long Beach, 2001. |
Art Mortimer, “Long Beach Safety,” Alamitos Ave. and 7th St., Long Beach, sponsored by the City of Long Beach and the Long Beach Police Dept.
The theme is child safety. Wyland, “Santa Monica Marine Life,” Pacific Park amusement center (swing ride), Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, 700 square feet, airbrush. California gray whale with baby swimming in the Pacific Ocean. This mural was previously located at the lifeguard headquarters at Will Rogers State Beach. It is part of the artist's Whaling Wall campaign, started in 1981, that has so far put 87 whale murals around the world. |
| David Legaspi III, “Rainbow Bridge” and others, Juan Cabrillo Elementary School, 30237 Morningview Drive, Malibu, sponsored by Edward Brown. The legend of how the Chumash came to the mainland from the Channel Islands is one of the images portrayed on a series of historical panels throughout the school. The mural has been integrated into the curriculum of the 3rd grade for the study of community history. Guillermo Avalos and Brooks Davis with 20 students, “Untitled,” Woodrow Wilson High School, Studio 501, Park Avenue and 7th Street, Long Beach. Trompe l'oeil that shows students and teachers painting a mural. |
 David Legaspi III, “Rainbow Bridge,” Juan Cabrillo Elemen- tary School, 30237 Morning- view Drive, Malibu, 2001. |
| Michael McNeilly, “9-11 2001,” Wilshire Blvd. and Gayley Avenue, Westwood, 120 feet high, airbrush on canvas. Tribute to firefighter rescuers involved in the Sept. 11 terrorist attack at New York City's World Trade Center. L.A. city officials have demanded the artist remove the mural for non-compliance with local ordinances, but he says he will only do so when he finds a skyscraper in New York to hang it on. Michelle Obregon with students, “Kindergarden,” Serrania Ave. Elementary School, 5014 Serrania Ave., Woodland Hills, acrylic, 2 panels of 70' x 12' each. The image of a pastoral scene with children and farm animals was inspired by the small gardens of the kindergarden classes located in front of the wall. |
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MCLA'S MURAL RESCUE PROGRAM |
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Mark Bowerman, "Running", Hollywood Freeway at the Western Ave. bus turnout. East Los Streetscapers, "El Corrido de Boyle Heights", East L.A. at Soto St. and Brooklyn Ave. Kent Twitchell, "Seventh Street Altarpiece: Jim Morphesis", Harbor Freeway, 7th St. underpass. Kent Twitchell, "Seventh Street Altarpiece: Lita Albuquerque", Harbor Freeway, 7th St. underpass. 1991 Chicana Center Artists, "Tree of Knowledge", East L.A. at Brooklyn and Hazard. Frank Romero, "Going to the Olympics", Hollywood Freeway west of Alameda St. underpass. 1992 Alonzo Davis, "Eye on '84", Harbor Freeway, at 3rd St. ramp. Margaret Garcia, "Two Blue Whales", Venice at 12901 Venice Bl. 1993 David Botello, "Read Between the Lines", East L.A. at Olympic Blvd. and Ford. Kent Twitchell, "Strother Martin", East Hollywood at Kingsley Dr. and Fountain Ave. 1994 Noa Bornstein, "Magritte in Los Angeles", Inglewood at Imperial Hwy and La Cienega Blvd. Judith von Euer, "Flow Inversion", 100 N. Fremont, east facing outer wall of the Harbor Freeway at First St. Annie Sperling, "Mural for Peace", Silverlake at Hyperion St. and Sunset Blvd. 1995 Russell Carlton, "Heavenly Garden of Knowlege", Santa Monica Freeway west of the National Blvd. exit. Thomas Suriya, "You Are the Star", downtown Hollywood on Wilcox, south of Hollywood Blvd. John Wehrle, "Galileo, Jupiter, Apollo", downtown L.A., on the Hollywood Freeway slot, at Spring St. 1996/97 Rip Cronk, "Venice Reconstituted", Venice, 25 Windward Ave. Mario Torero, Rocky, El Lton and Zade, "We Are Not a Minority", East L.A. at 3217 E. Olympic Blvd. Wayne Healy, "Ghosts of the Barrio", Ramona Gardens, East L.A. at Building 2731-37 Lancaster Ave. near Murchison. Rueben Brucelyn, “Eyes”, Glendale Blvd. at the Sunset Blvd. underpass, Echo Park. |
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If you are an artist who has created a public mural, or if you know and love a public mural that needs protection, the Mural Rescue Program provides important services for a select group of murals based on the following criteria:
• Aesthetic merit • Geographic and cultural diversity • Feasibility • Public Access To order an application call or write the Mural Conservancy: (818) 487-0416, PO Box 5483, Sherman Oaks, CA 91413-5483 Or, print out a form directly from our Web site: http://www.lamurals.ors |
