Artist's Statement: Tattoos are ancient, international, cultural icons. They are very familiar to detained youth due to their omnipresence in popular culture. It is not unusual for today’s teenager to have a parent who bears a tattoo. These murals serve as a powerful medium to convey thought-provoking ideas such as parenthood, self-respect, and sacrifice. Each individual who sees these words and phrases will have a different interpretation of them based on his or her own personal experiences. My hope is that the youth living with these murals will gain a deeper understanding of the words and their concepts as time passes.
- Created: 2006
- Current Location: Juvenile Justice Center - 2500 Fairmont Drive San Leandro, CA 94578 (google map)
- Collections: Alameda County Juvenile Justice Center (San Leandro)
Alameda County Arts Commission
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