A “composite” sculptural mural, 12 ft
h x 26 ft. w. (irregular form), Kalmia Housing Projects,
Boulder, Colorado, 2000, commissioned
by The Women of the West Museum and the Boulder Housing Authority.
This mural was executed with approximately 15 to
18 children, ages 6 to 16. The subject matter was chosen
by the children as a result of two
sessions of discussion and drawing of ideas. The youth selected
the theme and I designed the irregular shaped mural based
on the children’s
initial ideas.
The children participated in every phase of the construction,
texturing, and priming of the main structure and all the
smaller sections. Each
child then painted one of these sections in honor of their
mothers. These art pieces were then mounted on the larger,
wing-like shapes. The central
12 ft. tall panel represents a mother’s tear of joy. Around the
mother’s figure, we painted the portraits of our young “muralists”,
that is, our participating children.
Upon the mural’s completion, a celebration
was held, not only to dedicate the mural but to honor all mothers.
