Elmhurst Middle School (part 2)

Artist: Antonio Roman-Alcala with students
Location: Elmhurst United (formerly Elmhurst Middle School), 1800 98th Ave
Date Photographed: 2004
Photographer: Kate McCarthy
Description: brightly colored maze. bullfighter with red cape. TV with “bad news.” red gas pumps. woman with raised hand slapping person with arms raised.
Notes: Second panel of a 4 part mural.

Represents the contemporary struggles one must face in achieving ones dreams for a better life and world. conceptualized and planned by students.

Note on the side says: “Note: While this mural may contain violent images, the intention of the muralists is to question violence, not to glamorize it.”