United Front (a memorial to Oakland's Slain in 2008)

Fall 2008-2009:

Project:

Created with participants from Oakland Parks and Recreation's Radical Roving Recreation (at Mosswood), through guerilla art's tables temporarily set up in in East Oakland and by participation at Oakland Art and Soul 2008. 

125 pieces of recovered wood were cut and shaped into representations of those who have been lost to violence in Oakland in 2008. The works range in size from 5" to 15" tall.  Scrap cuttings were donated by Economy Lumber paints were donated by Laurel Ace Hardware. The works were made from wood, acrylic, paint marker, and spray-paint.

Appearances: 

United Front was seen at 2008 Power to the Peaceful. The works are also part of a larger exhibit titled Challenges of Champions which is touring public spaces including galleries, parks, and public buildings for the year 2009.

Press Coverage:

Indymedia

KGO

KQED

Oakland Tribune

Volunteer:

To volunteer with installations and/or promotions please contact ACE Arts at ace.arts.eastbay@gmail.com or by calling 415 420 8028