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Stewardship of Nature

  • A face emerges from a savannah background, conveying hope for harmonious cohabitation between humans and nature. This mural is now installed on the handball wall.
  • Students share their artwork portraying different plants, animals, and habitats to include in their murals.
  • The artists used words in addition to images to convey the importance of taking care of nature.
  • The column murals form a ring of images that can be enjoyed from all sides.
  • The artists painted the background first and then their images on top to create movement and levels.

Project Description

In “Stewardship of Nature,” students from JHS 157 beautified their schoolyard in partnership with The Trust for Public Land. Students reflected on the diversity and beauty found in nature, and the benefits and challenges of living in harmony with the environment. To foster a connection to nature among their peers, they developed images to celebrate the many creatures and habitats found around the globe. They included written messages to encourage eco-friendly behavior and environmental consciousness.
Then, they collaged together their images and words and transformed their schoolyard, covering walls and structural columns with vibrant colors and movement. The murals emphasize the possibility of harmonious co-habitation between human, flora, and fauna and depict humans in the larger context of the circle of life and greater nature.

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Project Info

Location: 55-63 102nd Street Queens, NY 11374
Neighborhood: 
Sunnyside


Program: 
School-based Programs


Theme: 
Nature and Environmental Conservation


Year: 
2013


Lead Artist(s):
Joel Bergner


Assistant Artist(s):
Olivia Fu


Participants: 

 

Team of JHS 157 students
Medium: 
Acrylic on Cement


Dimensions: 150sq ft

Fun Facts

Legend
The artists used a unique process called “Expressive Group Painting” in which the artists express themselves by creating a dynamic background on the mural space and then integrate their key images into it in order to create spontaneity and movement.
Research
New York State is home to 145 protected species, including 53 endangered species, 37 threatened species, and 55 species of special concern.
Fun Fact
In 2003, a team of scientists scoured Central Park and identified a total of 836 animal species living there

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