I found this large, interesting mural on Grand Avenue near Lake Merritt. I couldn't figure out why such an intricate mural was on the wall of a parking lot. Until I realized the lot belongs to the American Indian Child Resource Center next door. Oakland has a diverse population including many tribal groups.
Made in 2004, this mural was part of an anti-smoking health education campaign calling for tobacco's use only in sacred ceremonies as had been done for millenia. I was impressed by the inclusion of symbols from many different tribes and how bright the colors remain.
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A very interesting and colorful mural. I hope it did it's job in helping to cut down on smoking. I find it surprising that anyone can afford to smoke anymore these days.
ReplyDeleteYou are absolutely correct about the bright colors...an important part of the mural. Great find.
ReplyDeleteThe colors jumps of the wall. I must admit that I find it a bit crowded with information and gives my brain an exploding impression.
ReplyDeleteWow! What a magnificent mural and with such a great message too!
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It is amazing how vibrant the colors are after 8 years - lots going on in that mural! I am glad you did a closeup of the writing on the wall...that would have made me crazy trying to figure it out! Very nice piece!
ReplyDeleteI am always impressed by the murals (or community art projects) that are used to educate, inform or relay information and history in such vibrant and beautiful ways. I find it sad that my town only has the one small mural that I posted some months ago.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting and eye-catching. Love the native feeling to it.
ReplyDeleteit is very bright and full of symbols and information - maybe a little too much information for one mural.
ReplyDeleteThose are some bright and colorful murals! Beautiful! Thanks for hosting.
ReplyDeleteGlad you explained the tobacco, the tag line on the mural really threw me for a loop. It is a great mural, and has held up really well.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy an occasional bowl of pipe tobacco. Blame it on my grandfather's tin of Walter Raleigh. Am I a bad boy?
ReplyDeletesooo colorful and an important message. i am surprised that kids pick up smoking now days knowing how awful it is for you.
ReplyDeleteWonderful murales here!
ReplyDeleteNicely done and a wonderful campaign!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing mural!
ReplyDeletenice one!
ReplyDeletethe older i get, the more i really, really dislike people smoking...