Painted by Russell Carlton. Decorative images of angels, lilies, birds, and embryo are juxtaposed with symbols of hard science-books, a microscope, and the caduceus medical logo. The mural is bounded by two painted red ribbons, representing the research by selling square inches of the painting. Restored by MCLA in 1995. Photo: © Robin Dunitz.
Painted by Noa Bornstein. Begun as a spoof on the "surreality" of advertising, this mural incorporates art historical references and magic realist figures to create an allegory of human values. Restored by MCLA in 1994. Photo © Stefan Merkin.
Painted by Annie Sperling and local youth. A diverse gathering of people surrounded by giant butterflies and flowers, and watched over by a nurturing sun. It was introduced by the Sunset Junction Neighborhood Alliance, a gay service group, as a constructive way to combat gay-bashing and promote more tolerance and understanding in the community. Restored by MCLA in 1994. Photo: © Robin Dunitz.
Painted by Judith Von Euer. Diagram of a system of interactions between freeway and pedestrian traffic in variations of gray, based on a series of the artist's canvases. Sponsored and Commissioned by NEA and L.A. County Dept. of Parks & Recreation, Cultural Arts Section. Restored by MCLA in 1994. Photo © Robin Dunitz.
Painted by David Botello. A Chicano worker stands enslaved by modern technology while his family watches television, mesmerized by images of sex, violence, and patriotism. In the center, a young boy sits reading about Mexican history. Behind him the Aztec god Quetzalcoatl swoops down from the sun to encourage him. Restored in 1993 by MCLA. Photo: © Robin Dunitz.
Painted by Margaret Garcia. Two whales, in close-up, frolicking in the ocean. Garcia, with Randy Geraldi, David Gatchel, Samuel Myring, Marcia Alvarez. Restored by MCLA in 1992. Photo © Robin Dunitz.
Painted by Alonzo Davis. Three suspended cloth-like forms give the illusion of tapestries on the L.A. landscape. Combining culturally specific and universal elements (ie., heart, trombone, pyramid), each panel attempts to reflect local cultures. Restored by MCLA in 1992. Photo: © Robin Dunitz.
Painted by Frank Romero. The broad strokes found in this tribute to L.A.'s car culture were accomplished by the artist's use of a broom instead of a brush. Restored by MCLA in 1991. Photo: © Robin Dunitz.
Chicana Action Service Center under the supervision of Josefina Quezada. Designed by Teresa Chacon. Also painted by Thelma Heavilin Sanchez, Susan Valdez Torres, Rosa M. Quezada, Patricia Rivera, Vivian Sanhez, and Herlinda Bustamente. Restored by MCLA in 1991. Photo: © Robin Dunitz.
East Los Streetscapers: (David Botello, Wayne Healy, George Yepes. Assisted by Paul Botello, David Morin, and Ismael Cazarez). Restored by MCLA in 1990. Photo © Robin Dunitz.