RichmondSFBlog reader Claudine sent me the news last week of a new mural that is brightening up the Star of the Sea schoolyard on 9th Avenue.
The mural is a collaboration between USF student artists and the first graders at Star of the Sea School. In September, the two groups met to brainstorm ideas for a mosaic/mural and came up with the theme “underneath the sea”.
In October, the artists held community work days in which all members of the community were invited to help mortar, set tiles, and grout.
“The kids had a wonderful time seeing the mosaic come to life and getting dirty in the process,” Claudine said. Her son is in the first grade class that worked on it.
Thanks to the USF student artists and the hard working first graders of Star of the Sea for helping create this nice mural for our neighborhood!
Sarah B.
The Star of the Sea first grade class with their USF student artist mentors
A closeup of the tile mosaic in the new mural
The beginning, middle and end of the mural
Wonderful photos of adorable kids, as well as a beautiful mural. Thank you so much for publicizing this – it’s what makes this blog great and makes this community feel connected.
This mural totally transformed the schoolyard. Even when it was just the “waves” painted — it looks so fabulous! The tile mosaic is extra special. Thanks so much for all of the hard work!!