Gatineau, Québec
Collaborative Mural Painting - Marcio Melo
Muralists of l'école polyvalente Nicolas Gatineau, Gatineau, Quebec
Working on this mural was a really nice experience for me. In my opinion, the choice of the theme "Careers" is excellent, lots of opportunities for viewing and projection of "the future." Visually, the mural represents life as a great adventure. To fully accomplish his journey, we must have good tools and be well prepared. Good luck to all.
Marcio Melo, March 2001
Creating a Mural
The workshop plans and executes a monumental collaborative painting (mural) over three days. The scale of a mural fosters great freedom of expression and artistic accomplishment within the context of cooperation and compromise.
Prior to my arrival, the theme is decided according to local interests. Students research elements relating to the theme.
The first day looks at collaboration (boundaries - keeping or crossing them) and painting (balance, colour, composition), especially as it relates to monumental works (seen from a distance). Drawing exercises on a small scale practice collaboration. Exercises are analyzed. The mural is prepared.
The second day the mural is painted. Discussion continues on the elements of painting, collaboration and introduces the art of compromise (individual versus group identity).
The third day we discuss, "Is it finished?". After analysis of the elements of a monument, the group decides, and finishes if necessary.
The First Day - Collaborative drawing
Colour Exercises
The second day - the wall
On the third day - the mural is finished
Choose Your Career
Sports - Cameraman - Director - Truckdriver - Cook - Doctor - Gardener - Mechanic - Ambulance Driver - Sailor - Landscaping - Police - Fireman - Astronaut - Veterinarian
Mural details
Artist Marcio Melo in front of the mural