Haugan Elementary’s “blah” lunchroom was painted to life by 5th and sixth grade students. Using the Wiphala rainbow flag which represents the Indigenous peoples of South America as a starting point, students added their own images and patterns.
Hibbard Students paint a world mural in their school hallway with the guidance of @CydSmillie and teaching assistant Kaity Young.
The exterior plaza of Clarendale Six Corners in Chicago now sports a custom mural designed and painted by Christian Paz.
Thanks to Kathryn Eli’s pair of designs and construction/installation work by Cyd Smillie, Oscar, Jeff and Jerry Rogowski, Clarendale Six Corners pedway will make you smile.
Hibbard Elementary School (host of the previous 3 stairwell murals) is creating and painting its 4th and final stairwell mural with animal themed myths and legends under the direction of Cyd Smillie. Students designed and painted their own creations below the the chair rail (in the style of Lauren Asta), while Cyd painted the story … Continue reading Mythology Tells the Story
For the first generation of residents in 5150 N Northwest Hwy in Chicago’s Jefferson Park a beautiful new building is only part of the story. A community game room with a mural by AAC’s Cyd Smillie and a mailroom area also with a mural by Cyd Smillie add to the color of everyday life.
10 weeks later, 20 fifth and sixth grade students @ Hibbard Elementary School in Albany Park, Chicago have transformed a staircase into a gallery that highlights the cultural diversity of their school and the mission statement of the school: to be a critical thinker, lifelong learner and a good citizen.
Helping those we love to stay afloat.