Artist:
Address:
Side of former El Monte Community Center in El Monte, Later moved to El Monte High School (Tyler & Valley) (click to view)
Size:
15' X 25' ft
Medium:
Acrylic
Date:
1977
Type:
Community
Description / Interpretation:
This site is where LES was born. The mural was created as a group, with participants including local gang members. It was a summer murals program.
CETA (a Jimmy Carter Program) and the Los Angeles Arts Project funded it.
Created without a plan, worked around theme. While working, he got to visit the homes a lot gang members, allowing the projected to become a form of mentoring.
© Photos Ismael Cazarez | All information courtesy of Ismael Cazarez.