Los Angeles Teachers

Juan Hector Ponce 1997

Public Art in Public Places
California, United States

This iconic 4-story portrait mural of actor Edward James Olmos and famed Los Angeles teacher Jaime Escalante represents their collaboration on the 1988 film Stand And Deliver. Edward James Olmos is shown in his role as Jaime Escalante. The mural portion to the left, facing the southwest, depicts graduating students and cherubs.

Details

Title: Los Angeles Teachers
Creator: Juan Hector Ponce
Date Created: 1997
Physical Location: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Location Created: Public Art "Los Angeles Teachers", Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
Physical Dimensions: 70 x 35 ft
Subject Keywords: Public art, Portrait mural, Hispanic Culture, Jaime Escalante, Edward James Olmos, Stand And Deliver, Calculus, Mathematics, Los Angeles Murals, Public Art in Public Places Project, Mural, Los Angeles , Southern California, California, United States of America
Type: Mural, Portrait mural, Public art
External Link: Public Art in Public Places: "Los Angeles Teachers" , Google Maps: Public Art "Los Angeles Teachers"
Medium: Acrylic Paint

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