Recognizing cultural background is an incredibly important value in my classroom. Recently the students learned about one of El Salvador’s national artists: Fernando Llort.
The students learned about how in an effort to rejoin El Salvadorians, Llort created an art style that pulled El Salvadorian values from Pre-Columbian (Columbus not Columbia) reign and also from Mayan influences. We talked about OUR values in our community and what we valued as a class community for the ideal community.
The major points from the students were….green spaces, activity centers, safe neighborhoods, & of course the mall to shop for all your teenage needs (We can’t forget good ol’ Zumiez or Chipotle!)
First the students brainstormed individually in mini-neighborhoods and then we created our own neighborhood with mixed media. Each mural banner spans over 30 feet long! Go Wolves!
