Fall 2008 
PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHER takes the shape of four puzzle pieces. Each piece visually represents a variety of elements of a healthy lifestyle: family, exercise, education, and neighborhood diversity. The work has been painted by the community and dedicated in ceremony to the families of those affected. The work was supported by Friends of Oakland Parks and Recreation, ACE Arts, and through contributions from the community.
Project Background & Description:
On June 16th 2008, at 1:30 in the afternoon, shock tore through the close-knit community when bullets struck two well-liked youths who were starting an exciting summer vacation. Horror ran through neighborhood friends and families.18 year old Edgar Torres was fatally struck. The gunfire was aimed towards Nicol Park, where many children were at play, and the youths hit by bullets were awaiting a bus. The bus stop sits directly in front of the park. The devastation has left the neighborhood in an unspoken boycott of the park while memorabilia for the slain youth, Edgar Torres, is enshrined around the area
In an effort to rebuild, heal, and strengthen our community, members of the neighborhood, the local NCPC (neighborhood crime prevention council), ACE Arts and family of Edgar Torres created an installation in Nicol Park. The work, titled:
PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHER takes the shape of four puzzle pieces. Each piece visually represents a variety of elements of a healthy lifestyle: family, exercise, education, and neighborhood diversity. The work has been painted by the community and dedicated in ceremony to the families of those affected. The work was supported by Friends of Oakland Parks and Recreation, ACE Arts, and through contributions from the community.
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