Last week I had the privilege of taking some of my students to Hammel Elementary School (site of the future Esteban Torres H.S.), where they spent the morning with Jose Ramirez, a renowned Chicano artist. Check out his work at http://ramirezart.com/.
Jose was hired by LAUSD to create murals at the new school. Being a teacher and community advocate, Jose requested to work with students on the murals. Thanks to my friends at Inner City Struggle, my students were invited to participate.
Jose led the youth in a quick art workshop where he demonstrated his idea for the mural, he wanted the students to think about their favorite fruit or vegetable and draw it. Jose told us that when people see the completed mural, he wants them to remember what used to be at the construction site...before humans messed with it - brilliant!
In a matter of hours my students produced some amazing work! I joked with them that I was going to hire them to paint my house (if I ever get one).
Gracias Jose!
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Wow...checked out his website and his stuff is really great. I bet the murals are going to look amazing.
I love when you talk about your students! Teaching is so fantastic and rewarding. And you are giving me great ideas!!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Jose's artwork. Sometimes I just walk past the tile mural over at White Memorial just to go see his work.
*glad i stumbled upon your blog*
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