Monday, February 14, 2011

Monday Mural: elements of power, visions of change

This mural was done in 1999 by students at Laney College.  Despite the words of hope, the surrounding community has not prospered.  A neighbor told me that this apartment building has been vacant for the past several months.  So far, no one is squatting in it.
Posted by Oakland Daily Photo at 12:01 AM
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5 comments:

  1. Leslie D.February 14, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    I guess the intention behind the message is still true - even if the building failed to carry it out. Just as an urban work of art its pretty spectacular.

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  2. Bob CroweFebruary 14, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    A sad, even bitter, irony. I wonder if some local social scientist could measure the effect - if any - these murals have on the local people.

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  3. JackFebruary 14, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    This is the kind of bright and colorful mural I associate with Oakland. Sorry the community has been suffering. It is no solace to observe that inner city neighborhoods all around the country are under stress.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    As long as the mural is there, there is hope!

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  5. FranciscaFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    What a pity the vision has not been realized. The mural is so strong, with those capable hands holding humanity...

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