The avenue of despair, the house of life and the place of hope and possibilities, 1993
Creator
Adrian (Puppet), assistant Tony (Smiley), assistant Jorge (Lil Cyco), assistant Ana T., helper Marlene G., helper Darsay B., helper, Alicia S., helper Robert C., helper Juan S., helper Rick (Lil' Stranger), helper Desiree M., helper Keyona R., helper Ralph (Lil' Chubbs), helper Ruben (Sparky), helper Dunitz, Robin J To-Ree-Nee
The files represent Ms. Dunitz' personal collection of materials collected over the years of her involvement in documenting and preserving Los Angeles murals. They are available for consultation in the Helen Topping Architecture and Fine Arts Library, University of Southern California. For an appointment, contact the Library at (213) 740-1956. The images are accessible for fair use. However, muralists retain all rights to their work, and Robin Dunitz retains copyright for the images. Any requests for permission to reproduce the images must be directed to: Robin Dunitz, 503-764-9897, rjdunitz@comcast.net USC Helen Topping Architecture and Fine Arts Library Watt Hall 4d, USC, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0294 afa@usc.edu
Description
"The avenue of despair", 1993 March 8. Social and Public Art Resource Center, Pacoima Elementary School, 11016 Norris Avenue (at Van Nuys Boulevard), Pacoima, Los Angeles. To-Ree-Nee, artist with assistants: Adrian (Puppet), Tony (Smiley), Jorge (Lil' Cyco) and helpers: Ana T., Marlene G., Darsay B., Alicia S., Robert C., Juan S., Rick (Lil' Stranger), Desiree M., Keyona R., Ralph (Lil' Chubbs), Ruben (Sparky). "The ave. of despair, the house of life & the place of hope & possibilities" depicts crying person, math, flags, sunshine, books, a spider, a house, and people wearing striped shirts. Sponsored by the Social & Public Art Resource Center. Made possible through the Cultural Affairs Dept., City of Los Angeles Neighborhood Pride: Great Walls Unlimited, 1992-1993. Acrylic 9 1/2' x 26 1/2 '. Photographed ca. 1998 April. -- Dunitz, Street gallery, p. 149-150, #59.
Type
image
Format
1 slide : col. 2 x 2 in. color slides slides (photographs)
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