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Burke Commons

Submitted by carrie omalley

Client: Milwaukee Youth Art Center

Location: Milwaukee, WI, United States

Completion date: 2022

Artwork budget: $30,000

Project Team

artist

Carrie O’Malley

art studio of carrie omalley

space

MYAC

MYAC

Overview

16’ x 20’ mosaic mural created as a legacy space inside the Milwaukee Youth Art Center. The project was a participatory mural project with the performing arts students of the Milwaukee youth art center. It is created from ceramic tile and fused glass. The flowers represent the exponential growth of the youth through their arts programs at Milwaukee Youth Art Center. The prophetic words, You Will Make A Difference, of Dick Burke, whom the space is dedicated to, serve as a reminder to all that each person matters and individual efforts make a difference.

Goals

The goal was to beautify an interior common space while being inspirational

Process

Working with the staff, and the youth Board of the Milwaukee Youth Art Center, designs were created and the project executed together.

Additional Information

This mosaic mural entitled, Growth, touts the words, YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE, and serves as an inspiration to all who pass through.