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Active ProjectsFlorence LibraryFaces of the AmericasArtist:
Ernesto de la Loza
Date:
2010
Region:
Gateway/South LA
District:
Second
Location:
Florence Library
1610 E. Florence Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90001 Department:
Public Library
 
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Project DescriptionThe Florence Library has served the Florence-Firestone community since 1914. Since its inception, the Library has moved to different locations within the area and in 1970 moved to its present location on Florence Avenue. The Library was refurbished in 2002 and will now undergo an artistic “face lift.” A 540 square foot mural on canvas will be added to the exterior of Florence Library by veteran Los Angeles muralist Ernesto de la Loza. The project is set for completion by summer 2010. The mural, Faces of the Americas, will begin with a pictorial history of the origins of the name “Florence” referencing first Florence, Italy, and the history, art and architecture associated with this Medieval city alongside subjects one could discover within a library such as government and the environment. Recognizable landmarks and portraits of people of the Florence-Firestone community will be represented on the north facing wall of the mural. De la Loza feels the goal of this project is to, “…bring hope, understanding, and harmony to the new and old residents of Florence, Los Angeles.” About the ArtistErnesto de la Loza is a Los Angeles based artist with over thirty-five years experience in mural making. In the 1970s he made significant contributions to the Chicano mural movement, bringing art to working class communities often encouraging local youth in his art-making. De la Loza is trained in billboard design, architecture and typography as well as airbrush, oil and easel painting. This versatile background has allowed him to demonstrate his talent in various artistic styles across the city. |
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