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Metadata
Title |
Earth Memories |
Date |
1996 |
Object Name |
Mural |
Description |
Earth Memories presents an evolutionary timeline: formation of the planets, water world, age of reptiles, dinosaurs and the death of that era, formation of mammals, development of man from cave artists to Mayan priests and the present. ARTScorpsLA and Hollywood Beautification Team. The design was put together by a a group of 10 graffiti writers, a recent art school graduate, and Cockcroft in a week-long marathon. The technique was brush painting with aerosol for finishing and detail- especially in the section of planets and for eyes, highlights, and accents. Walls of Reclamation was a commission from the County of Los Angeles to create murals for 28 schools within the LAUSD system. ACLA developed curricula in conjunction with classroom teachers to design images that reflected the student's current studies. Participating schools included Belmont High, whose earth-science class helped design and create a 500ft long mural titled "Earth Memories" that depicts the evolution of the earth. Text from the mural: "Timeline of the Universe. Dedicated to the communities of the students of Belmont High School. Support artists: Eddie Reserdes, Fernando Barrios, Marcos Song, Edwin Argueta, Glen Wong, Carlos Ortiz, Mario Mena, students and teachers of Belmont High. Special thanks to County of Los Angeles, Prop A. Funded; Hollywood Beautification Team; Kaiser Permanente; L. A. Free Clinic; City of Los Angeles Environmental Affairs Dept; LAUSD Boardmember Vicki Castro; ArtScorpsLA: Jaime Kim, Sal Oseguera, Tricia Ward; L. A. Scaffolding; John Maroney; All our friends in the community." Description Modified: 4/12/2023 |
Catalog Number |
MU90 |
School Site # |
8543 |
School Name |
Belmont Senior High |
Dimension Details |
3’-45’h x 580’w |
Material |
Acrylic (brush & aerosol) |
Artist |
Reyes, Jaime "Vyal" |
Role Artist |
Artist |
Artist 2 |
Cockcroft, Eva |
Role Artist 2 |
Artist |
Collection |
School Buildings, Exteriors |
Related Publications |
Robin K. Dunitz, Street Gallery, Guide to over 1000 Los Angeles Murals, 2nd edition |