Learning from the Past, Growing in the Present, Connecting in the Future, 1997

Title: Lakeview High School Benches


Site: Lakeview High School 4015 N. Ashland Avenue, Chicago Artists: Karen Ami, Julia Sowles, and Kristal Pacheco Community Participants: 20 apprentice artists from Lakeview High School Sponsors: Chicago Public Art Group and Gallery 37 Year: 1997 Scale: Ten - 10 foot long benches Materials: Concrete, ceramic relief, and glass tile

Information: The theme for the benches, “Learning from the Past, Growing in the Present, Connecting in the Future,” emerged after brainstorming with Lakeview students and studying their drawings. Each bench consists of eight panels, and they range in imagery from ancient Mesoamerican symbols to urban scenery. The Campus Park around Lake View High School is the site of numerous other mosaic designs, metal sculptures, benches, and concrete reliefs.