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Washington Elementary School

This school has the most art we have seen so far. There are murals and mosaics all around the school as well as art in the neighborhood. The school is not an open campus so it is not possible to get too close to some of the art. Still, it is good to know that children have these visual stimulations beyond plain walls.

Washington School
This one is really interesting. Notice the baby in the womb of the heart at center.
Washington School
From here beyond the fence in the field, we can see the mural in the first photo to the left. There appears to be 4 more large murals in this scene.
Washington School
This mural is on the opposite side of the building and mural in the first photo. All of these murals are viewed from beyond the perimeter fence.
Washington School
Mosaic art in the school courtyard.
Washington School
Mosaics all around the building.
Washington School
So much art on the school walls.

In addition to the school walls being covered in art, there is art in the surrounding community. Here are a few photos.

Near Washington School
This is Quetzalcoatl, a Mayan god of creation. Here you can see his head and a red circle in his mouth with words on it that indicate there is a time capsule under it to be opened June 15, 2052.
Near Washington School
I played with the color of the photo here to help Quetzalcoatl stand out as the color is subtle and difficult to capture. You can see the serpent god’s tale flowing out to the street. This is the Brenda Lopez Memorial Plaza between the school and the community center and public library.
Near Washington School
This neighborhood mural is nearby, across from the library. It was designed by muralist Thomas “Wisper” Talamantes and painted with the help of neighbors and local children.
Near Washington School
An across the street neighbor of the school has a metal garden artwork on their fence.
Near Washington School

This is a wonderfully art filled area.