Castellanos Elementary

 

Location: 2524 Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60623
Year(s): 2018 Partners: After School Matters Participants: 9th-12th Grade
Description: This mural, located in Little Village pays tribute to Rosario Castellanos (whom the school was originally named after). Rosario is an influential historical figure from Mexico. She was a famous poet and author in the early 1900’s, known for writing about feminism and cultural oppression. The installation contains a famous quote from Rosario which reads “We have to laugh. Because laughter, we already know is the first evidence of freedom.”

West Ridge Nature Preserve

 

Location: West Ridge-5801 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Year(s): 2017
Partner(s): Ward 40
Description: Inspired by the lush beauty of the West Ridge Nature Preserve, these three mosaic tree tower sculptures, situated along the walking path, pay tribute to the surrounding wildlife.

Moos Elementary

 

Location: 1711 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Year(s): 2018, 2019 Participants: 4th-8th Grade
Description: This West Town Elementary School is home to one of our most recent murals which depicts flower and aztec designs. The mural embodies the latino culture that is at the core of the school.

The indoor columns of Moos Elementary contain 4 words that embody the mission of the school decorated in a Latin American inspired theme.