Artscape

 

Inspired by the recent success in Barcelona, community leader and Beautify family member, Albin Gielicz has begun this deep expression of gratitude here in Santa Monica, with the hope to spread it to other communities around Los Angeles. A simple daily round of applause at a specific time each day to celebrate the real heroes of this crisis - the people working essential jobs - is all it takes to show we care as a community. Albin's message and instruction to us all: Attentio

Welcome to the jungle! Written by Suzanne Sable A purple owl, a honey bee, a pink rabbit and a parrot are all part of the new crew greeting commuters and the community on Palms Blvd. and Overland Ave. in the latest oversized mural to grace the streets of Los Angeles, which was designed by artist and founder of CANLOVE, DJ Neff. Identified over four years ago by the Palms Neighborhood Council (PNC), this particular wall was in need of some major TLC, including graffiti removal

It’s amazing how powerful a simple idea can be.  In February, I entered the city of San Cristobal de las Casas in Mexico to represent Beautify Earth as an international ambassador. It was my first time in Mexico, and my first attempt to curate a mural, and all I was equipped with was this idea to “beautify earth”.  Luckily, “San Cris” as the locals affectionately call this small town, is also officially recognized by the Mexican state as a Puebla Magico, or Magic Village, and