Pillars of Justice
What: A mural project stretching down a main hallway in the High School for Law, Advocacy, and Community Justice (LACJ). Students designed the mural based around the theme of social justice, drawing inspiration from workshops led by LACJ art teacher Erica Yonks and professional artist Duda Penteado.
Where:
High School for Law, Advocacy, and Community Justice
122 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10023
Who:
Artist: Duda Penteado
Art teacher Erica Yonks
LACJ Students
Why:
To brighten the hallways of these overcrowded schools with murals made by students
To give students a platform to work together effectively & express their creativity
To empower youth to take leadership roles as positive forces in their community
To get students thinking about the democratic justice system
When: Fall 2015 – June 2016