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The mural located on 1515 E Lake Street, created by Pablo Kalaka, employs a number of visual techniques that work together to compose a piece detailing community, culture, and elements of social change. Firstly, Kalaka uses distinct vibrant lines framing figures shown on the left-hand side of the mural. A curved red line followed by many lines of red, orange, and yellow give a radiant appearance to the blue, green, and red characters at the center. At the right hand side of the mural, lines serve as texture for the background to give a wood plank appearance making the colored figures pop out. Lines are also used to box off certain figures on the far right hand side of the mural making them stand out against the background. In terms of shape, Kalaka uses sharp geometric shapes like squares to surround important figures as well as objects. The shapes that Kalaka uses involve shading which give the mural a 3D lifelike appearance. Some figures on the right side of the mural are shown behind a wall, while a much larger figure carrying a cutting tool is shown in front of the wall. This gives depth to the mural and provides a natural transition from front to back. The scale of the mural is much larger than life size. The characters appear to be about giant sized and they are depicted with age considered for hierarchy of display. Older appearing figures are the largest and highest in the mural, while younger figures are shorter and almost cutoff. The figures are larger than life size despite being cutoff using shading techniques. There is a very large emphasis on the figures including a man, woman, and child on the right. On the right side there is also large depiction of food items. The mural uses a combination of warm and cool colors but emphasizes the brighter colors like oranges and yellows. On the left side of the mural there is an orange and yellow glow that illuminates the scene providing a backdrop for the darker colored figures to stand out. On the right side the colors are slightly darker but still give a warm feeling as the dark colors appear to be illuminated by light. Animal characters like the cardinal and the dog pop out against the monotone medium they cover. The same goes for the white bones which glow against the dark wood. -
Bird Enterprise Zone
Bird Enterprise Zone features two birds prominently displayed against a vibrant, patterned background. Both sides of the mural offer subtle differences in the birds' appearances and the background. The birds, painted in tan, brown, and white, contrast against the colorful backdrop, making them the main focal point. Their slightly varied hairstyles and designs distinguish the birds from one another. They are painted in a cartoon style, and they appear to be dancing or jumping. The background made of straight zigzag lines of varying thickness is visually striking but does not overwhelming the birds. Despite the 2D aesthetic the birds are clearly in the foreground creating depth in the mural.