During the spring semester of 2015, I assembled a group of 25 students to create a twenty four foot mural entitled “A 21st Century Look at the Colombian Exhibition of 1893”.

We gathered information and looked through historical data about the Exposition before we began sketches for the mural. My son, Ken R. Klopack (purekreation.com), a professional muralist and artist joined in and added his expertise to all phases of the project.

When the sketches were completed, images were transferred onto the six 4’ by 4’ primed panels. Working on a weekly basis, our group progressed from the sketch phase to completed visuals using acrylic paints and acrylic latex enamels.

Students were also taken on a walking tour of neighborhood murals to experience the varying styles of other mural artists. Finishing touches were made at the end of the school year. The panels were assembled on a wall of the school facing the playground in July 2015. This was a great team experience for all of us.

This project was featured in SCHOOL ARTS MAGAZINE, summer issue 2021.

BRAVO BELDING ARTISTS!