Public art, in many respects, is a mechanism for community engagement. It brings people together by providing an opportunity for collaboration and expression. The residents of Lakeview know this well. On July 27, dozens of residents and local business owners along with the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce unveiled their latest installment at the corner of Broadway and Oakdale: a community mural that welcomes visitors to the neighborhood.
"Every Sunday for the last six months members of the community volunteered their time to create this piece. Hundreds of people were involved," said artist Rochelle Borrett.
The murala retro-themed welcome sign consisting of thousands of hand-placed tileswas designed by Borrett and other members of the Chicago Mosaic School as well as The Nettelhorst Elementary School, Mt. Carmel Academy and a slew of Lakeview East locals. The Special Service Area No. 8, a self-imposed taxing district in Lakeview East, funded the work of art.
To get involved in public projects like this one, visit www. chicagomosaicschool.com and www.lakevieweast.com . Photo and text by John Fenoglio
Public art, in many respects, is a mechanism for community engagement. It brings people together by providing an opportunity for collaboration and expression. The residents of Lakeview know this well. On July 27, dozens of residents and local business owners along with the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce unveiled their latest installment at the corner of Broadway and Oakdale: a community mural that welcomes visitors to the neighborhood.
"Every Sunday for the last six months members of the community volunteered their time to create this piece. Hundreds of people were involved," said artist Rochelle Borrett.
The murala retro-themed welcome sign consisting of thousands of hand-placed tileswas designed by Borrett and other members of the Chicago Mosaic School as well as The Nettelhorst Elementary School, Mt. Carmel Academy and a slew of Lakeview East locals. The Special Service Area No. 8, a self-imposed taxing district in Lakeview East, funded the work of art.
To get involved in public projects like this one, visit www. chicagomosaicschool.com and www.lakevieweast.com . Photo and text by John Fenoglio