"Unity" – Katimarie Morse

Although this structure is now mostly surrounded by staff parking, it still remains a vital and visible part of the Mesa College campus. I propose a change of scene to this structure, which is lacking in zest. Through this art project, inspirations of the importance of unity and bonding will take place. It is crucial for teachers and students to be united. Both have goals: one to teach and the other to learn. Unity acts as an agent for both. It creates a positive environment in which others desire to be around. The mural I am proposing will be a constant reminder to work together, regardless of ethnicity or any other differences that may be present.

Art is powerful. It can easily be used to promote a variety of ideas. In this case, my inspirations came from the brilliant mind of artist, John Baldessari. He is known as a conceptual artist who was not afraid to take a new approach. In his work, "READ/WRITE/THINK/DREAM," he collaborated everyday items, such as books and colors, and composed a mural that would encourage students to go "beyond the day-to-day grind" and "envision new worlds".

- Katimarie Morse

Waves of Hope and Renewal

My proposed art installation is a small art mural that represents our close ties to the ocean, and the constant renewal it goes through.  The sun is represented to show our usually warm weather here in San Diego.  The mural will add character and color to this drabby building.  This mural will help make the environment more alive and energetic.  This in turn can add more enthusiasm to learn by the students. I should be awarded the bid based on the small use of space and low costs for paint resources. - Ed Skillion

The Mesa Student - T M Abunadi (MULT 121)

In the proposal I suggest we utilize new LED technology or more advances projection technologies to make better use of the walls at our school. Not only will we be able to project art, but the images will be forever changing and could potentially post important information that concerns students. In this particular piece, I feel it is an accurate representation of many Mesa students who congregate and smoke together as a social activity/break in - between classes. The student also overlooks the canyon below and is in a high position to reflect the attitude and feeling of Mesa college students.   - T M Abunadi (MULT 121)