A creative collaboration by OCCC students Tim Cronk, Carly Bailey, Megan Beavers, Conner Tapscott and Art Professor Doug Blake was hung April 27 in the Communications Lab. The mural represents the college’s ethnic and cultural diversity. Photo by Jay Rocamontes
Mural depicts cultural diversity on campus
- Communications Lab houses wall-sized mural.
- Mural represents multicultural aspects of college.
By Jennifer Osborn, News Writing Student
The Communications Lab recently received a wall-sized mural duplicating a map of the world.
OCCC student and lead artist Carly Bailey worked with three other students to create this art project.
The mural signifies many different cultures across the world, spanning from the Hawaiian Islands in the west to Australia in the east. It displays a wealth of intricate detail.
“I’ve never noticed how nice that picture is before,” said OCCC student Nneka Gadzang.
“I like it a lot,” she said, remarking that the African woman on the mural looks like her sister.
Communications Lab Supervisor Mindie Dieu said she enjoys the mural as well.
“It’s awesome to have this wonderful mural that’s such a great reflection of our multiculturalism,” she said.
“Everyone is still so excited to have this wonderful global awareness for everyone to see. Showing an appreciation to the different cultures is a great thing.
“Art professor Doug Blake built the frame for his students to complete to show the cultural diversity of not only our world but our college,” she said.
Gadzing agreed.
“What better place to have such a wonderful mural representing our cultural diversity than in the Communications Lab?”
Students are encouraged to stop by the Communications Lab to view the mural, located next to the College Union on the ground floor of the Main Building.
