BEFORE
AFTER
For my mural, I wanted to invoke feelings that impress upon the viewer
how I feel about climate change conditions currently affecting our Earth. First off, I chose to contrast the empty redness with the symbolic greenness to express the contrast between the liveliness of the earth now and the
bareness and desolateness that could result if the effects of climate change
continue. I decided to have the mural
continue beyond the corner onto the next wall to express the idea that climate
change is an issue that is extending on into our future. For my inspiration, I really liked the
vibrant colors and the geometric shapes of the Agents of Change. Specifically, I enjoyed their mural in London
(London’s largest mural) done with Remi/Rough, Steve More, and Lx.One from
Paris, and Augustine Kofie. I thought this inspiration was appropriate as
Agents of Change incorporate historical significance into their work, climate
change is having an important historical impact, and who better to inspire a
piece about climate change than
Agents of Change.
Fortunately I had a beautiful landscape picture where the snow
formations, in a natural way, resembled the spatter of geometric shapes similar
to the Agents of Change mural. I thought
that using one of the most beautiful natural landscape pictures I have ever
taken to reveal the idea of what is at stake in climate change would be a
perfect option for this work. Rather
than using the shapes to convey the color, however, I let the surrounding areas
and background provide the color and the snow contrast in white. I wanted to use colors that represented life
and earthiness, so I made the bottom platform blue and yellow to represent the
sun and water. There is a green base to
the upper area, representing the two sides coming together to support life
(greenness). However, I did not want to
use colors as vibrant as the Agents of Change Manchester piece because I wanted
to convey a sense of wilting, or dryness, as the Earth has become more wilted
with the effects of global warming.
Thus, I used more faded-looking colors.
Bill Pacheco
The wall is very simple and calming. I think you achieved exactly what you were trying to display with this mural. Good job!
ReplyDelete-Chelsea Cameron
The shapes and colors blend well into this building. The red, green, and yellow colors of shapes complement the colors of the plant life shown in the foreground. The opacity of the image is spot on as one can still see the texture of the building.
ReplyDeleteViolet Gutierrez
I can't really tell what this is a picture of even though you've explained it in your writing. I don't know if I would get the reference if I was passing it in person either, however, I love the bright colors, and how it looks very soft. -Abigail Argonza
ReplyDeleteI like the mountain art done in the bright colors. That gives it a Piet Mondrian effect.
ReplyDeleteThis mural adds life and color to the plain buildings. You did a great job on blending.
ReplyDelete-Shawnice Rozier
I like the colors you chose, maybe adding something more material would look better as a mural. Good job! -Nathan Travis
ReplyDeleteWow! You really thought this mural out. I took a closer look after reading your statement and the mural was explained.I like the snow capped mountains.-Tim Pipes
ReplyDeleteThis is the best one. You are an unrecognized genius, Bill Pacheco.
ReplyDelete- Bill Pacheco
Great use of color and your own photographs to create a beautiful mural. I really enjoy this and enjoy all the symbolism you have weaved into it. Really wonderful!-Va merritt
ReplyDeleteVery nice use of colors to bring life to a building. Very good.
ReplyDelete-Chris Boyer
I was not crazy about this wall art and I think is because i didn't quite see the mountains. The coloring contrast was pretty.
ReplyDeleteClaudia Munoz
I like the coloring and the mountains in the upper. I might have used some different colors on the bottom but I like the idea of filling this whole space with lively color. Thanks!
ReplyDelete-Russ Martin
I like the colors of that mural because it made the building nice.
ReplyDelete-Anthony Sefcik
This was a really good area at Mesa because of the colors. They make it look vibrant. Nice artwork for this project.-Aaron Haley
ReplyDeleteSimple but creative sometimes less is better good job
ReplyDeleteAndrea Herman