Mural #1 was completed in Building 7 (the Visual Arts Building) in May 2016. The mural has a great message and serves as a focal point when entering the art building. See Artists' Statement below...
Artists' Statement for Mural
Title: MAKE smART choices in YOUR LIFE
Artists: Christian Alhmark, Alexander Fish, Roman Gil, Isaiah Johnson, and Alexander Morris
Medium: Interior Latex Paints
Size: 7.5’Hx9.5’W Mural
Our inspiration for this work was two-fold. First and foremost, we wanted to create a work of art that had something positive to say… especially to the youth. Second, our love of graffiti art inspired the subject matter and style for this large work. In Mr. Rosage’s art class we studied graffiti art and were posed the question, “Is graffiti really art?” Our conclusion was that it is art but permission must be granted so it is not considered vandalism.
A lot of thought and preparation went into creating this piece before we painted the first stroke. We debated on several designs before coming up with the one you see here. We wanted the symbolism of the subject to speak as well as the wording. The figure wearing a hoodie, often associated with graffiti artists, symbolizes youth. The fact that the face is mysteriously unseen represents the person can be anyone… any nationality, race, gender, creed, or social status… it could even be YOU!
It is important that we all make good choices in our life, after all, with them come consequences, good or bad. Like the graffiti artist teetering on the choice of getting permission and creating a work of art or making a poor decision and vandalizing property, it is our hope that you make the right choices in your life. Since artists see the beauty in everything, it is also our hope that you make art your life.
Artists: Christian Alhmark, Alexander Fish, Roman Gil, Isaiah Johnson, and Alexander Morris
Medium: Interior Latex Paints
Size: 7.5’Hx9.5’W Mural
Our inspiration for this work was two-fold. First and foremost, we wanted to create a work of art that had something positive to say… especially to the youth. Second, our love of graffiti art inspired the subject matter and style for this large work. In Mr. Rosage’s art class we studied graffiti art and were posed the question, “Is graffiti really art?” Our conclusion was that it is art but permission must be granted so it is not considered vandalism.
A lot of thought and preparation went into creating this piece before we painted the first stroke. We debated on several designs before coming up with the one you see here. We wanted the symbolism of the subject to speak as well as the wording. The figure wearing a hoodie, often associated with graffiti artists, symbolizes youth. The fact that the face is mysteriously unseen represents the person can be anyone… any nationality, race, gender, creed, or social status… it could even be YOU!
It is important that we all make good choices in our life, after all, with them come consequences, good or bad. Like the graffiti artist teetering on the choice of getting permission and creating a work of art or making a poor decision and vandalizing property, it is our hope that you make the right choices in your life. Since artists see the beauty in everything, it is also our hope that you make art your life.