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Mural
Design Finalized
"El Corrido de
Glendale Arizona" Martin Moreno/Visual Artist March 16, 2011
The mural design presented is not the work of one
individual; rather it is a compilation of thoughts and ideas from
Glendale citizens who believe in the power of art.
It is with sincere appreciation to all involved
that I present the following mural design described from left to right.
· The mariachi figure serenades the community
about its history and agriculture. Agriculture was the initial
foundation of the Glendale Community. · Crops are fed by the canals
that provide the source of life, Water. · The pots at the footof the
tree are based on designs by the Hohokam peoples, who established the
original irrigation system in the valley.
· The structures on the horizon represent a timeline, beginning with
the Beet Sugar Factory Mill which still stands today. · This is
followed by Glendale High School. · The central elephant tree
(eucalyptus) dedicated 2004. The tree resembles a hand firmly holding
its roots to the community.
· The central shield represents the Native American symbol of the
Sacred Directions with the beat at the center.
· The beat resembles the Sacred Heart of the community. · The
figures to the right of the tree represent a multi-cultural portrait of
individuals that have contributed to the city's development. Only one
figure represents an actual individual; Jack Swilling, credited with the
excavation and utilization of ancient canals.
· The Thunderbirds flying above the fields are symbolic of Luke Air
Force Base.
· The jet turns into Butterflies and represent Metamorphosis.
· The University of Phoenix Stadium shows the most current source of
pride.
· The roses at the bottom right of the design have double meaning with
the first symbolizing the Saguaro Ranch. The roses also have a special
meaning to the designing artist. The Bleeding Rose is used symbolically
in many of my murals and paintings. "Life is beautiful, yet
sometimes painful".
Martin Y Moreno Visual Artist
Artwerks
Lateral 58 the Soul of Glendale's Centerline
By
Bette Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet
(Preliminary article. Please
check back as it evolves!)
 First
Saturdays, which officially
starts on February 5th and
continues through May, start at 10 a.m. and continue to 4 p.m.
Events scheduled these Saturdays will feature live music, original
paintings, hand crafted jewelry, mosaics, performing ensembles and art
workshops. Artists
who are interested in joining Glendale's new art district, which is
part of the Glendale Centerline project, in the historic part of downtown
Glendale; can find more information at http://www.ArtwerksLateral58.org. Artwerks
Lateral 58 (or 58th parallel is now 58th Avenue) includes the breezeway
alongside Bitzee-Mammas Restaurant and the alleyway that continues south,
ward to Glendale Avenue.
The
objective of Artwerks is to bring the arts (not just the visual arts) to
Glendale's Centerline district and start a community of business, artists,
and audiences.
Wednesday,
January 26 a meeting was held at Bitzee-Mammas Restaurant to get the
community's creative juices flowing for a mural project and maybe opening
the door for more mural projects. The
purposed mural talked about in Wednesday's meeting is 16 x 9.
The band, Fishbone provided the music.
Some ideas and/or concepts that were suggested for the community
mural were butterflies, trees and their roots, cultural diversity found
within the City of Glendale, sky (for mood), the City of Glendale's
centennial.
Annie
Loyd, The Fusion Foundation founder, president and CEO, said "we
build communities" by reaching out to
businesses, city schools; "to all sectors".
Artist from the immediate area and as far away as Scottsdale were
in attendance. Several area
business owners were also in attendance.
One other idea for a community arts project is to do something with
the green curtain hanging on construction fence that surrounds the block
were the old Southern Baptist Church is located.
Mark Paratore, Economic Development Specialist from the City of
Glendale was in attendance also.
The
Fusion Foundation, will provide artist, both visual and musical, for the
First Saturday events. You
may remember, Artwertks held events in December during Glendale Glitters.
The First Saturday events start February 5th
in the Lateral 58th breezeway
and alleyway.
A second follow-up
meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 2nd
at Bitzee-Mammas to continue the discussion.
If you have any ideas for the community mural project, bring your
ideas and photographs to Bitzee-Mammas next Wednesday. Meeting starts at 5:30 p.m.
More information can be found also at, http://www.ArtwerksLateral58.org.
Bette Sharpe-Glendale Daily Planet
No. 1296
Fishbone provided some cool jazz for Wednesday's
meeting.
Photo by Bette Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet
Martin Moreno of Los Artes
De Maricopa gave a slide show of some of the murals, some painted and some
constructed with ceramic tile, that he has been associated with. You can see an example of his work at the PSA
Art Awakenings / Las Artes de Maricopa Mural at Historic Sahuaro Ranch
Park - Glendale Arizona. Or
simply watch the video below and see the unveiling of it for the
first time to the public!
From Glendale High School--Irlanda
Morlina, Jonathan Espino, Jennifer Burgos (GHS Art Club President), Art
Teacher, Sherrie Zeoli. All
very excited about the new opportunities for art in downtown Glendale.
All are artists, and each would like to participate--to do the art.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily
Planet No.1313.
Martin Moreno, Artist--Las
Artes De Maricopa and Annie Loyd, Founder, President and CEO of The Fusion
Fusion Foundation.
Ed Sharpe/Glendale Daily
Planet No. 0546.
Mark Paratore, Economic Development
Specialist City of Glendale, and
Annie Loyd are excited about Artwerks Lateral 58th
and the First Saturday events starting, Saturday,
February 5th.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily
Planet 1306
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