Created By: The Department of Exhibition, Performance and Student Spaces|DEPS
TITLE: The Seeds We Plant Today Determine Our Growth For Tomorrow
ARTIST: Sam Kirk
LOCATION: 1306 S. Michigan
ARTIST STATEMENT:
"The Seeds We Plant Today Determine Our Growth For Tomorrow” mural highlights the work of Dolores Huerta in her role as an activist for human rights, additionally her strength and persistence as the only woman in a male dominated field. The power fist is a symbol seen in movements for marginalized people throughout history. Further symbolism is reflected in the sun which connects to the roots with the rising fists of the work of our ancestors. It is my duty to create work that makes women more visible, in content and process. My team is made up of strong female artists of color, so when people see us painting this work the message comes full circle and together we change minds. Women of Color must be seen more often as the strong, nurturing leaders that we are.
PHOTO CREDIT: © Sandra Steinbrecher 2017
ABOUT THIS PROJECT:
Lead Curator: Meg Duguid
Co-Producers: Meg Duguid and Neysa Page-Lieberman
Site and Production Managers: Jenni Button and Abie Vasquez
Project Manager: Meg Duguid
Project Assistant: Sydney Pacha
Sponsorship Leads: Jenni Button and Meg Duguid
Assistant Artists: Jennifer Cunningham and Eva Cancino
This point of interest is part of the tour: Wabash Arts Corridor
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