Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles

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Although he majored in art in college, Jenkins initially worked as a juvenile probation officer. In 1971 he quit his job and moved to Venice Beach. For awhile he painted theater backdrops, but seeing the work of the Los Angeles Fine Arts Squad inspired him to try his hand at mural painting. During the 1970s he worked on mural projects with Alonzo Davis and Judith Baca, including a section of the Great Wall. Originally introduced to video in 1972 while working on his first mural on the Venice Boardwalk, over the years Jenkins has become increasingly involved in performance and video art. In 1989 he moved to Oakland in northern California. (Robin K. Dunitz, Street Gallery, Guide to over 1000 Los Angeles Murals)

1848: Bandaide

Ulysses Jenkins
San Fernando Valley

Ulysses Jenkins was a supervising artist. This image is a segment of "The Great Wall of Los Angeles".

The Azz Izz Is

Ulysses Jenkins
South Central LA

Photo: © Ulysses Jenkins

Venice Pavilion: The History of Venice

Ulysses Jenkins
West LA, Santa Monica, Venice

Photo: © Ulysses Jenkins

The Rat Trap

Ulysses Jenkins
West LA, Santa Monica, Venice

Transportation Brought Art to The People

Ulysses Jenkins
South Central LA

Contributions and exploitation of many nationalities in the development of transportation technology.