Cementing Quadra's Community - A Community Mosaic Project 2006, facilitated

by S. Shylene Schlackl
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Description

The six panels tell the story of Quadra Elementary School from the 1912 era to the present day. The process and product all created by the whole student body from design, mosaicking and grouting, documentation and on to the celebration and unveiling events. More than 400 people participated in this Community Unity Project. Sponsorship: Art Starts Grant $2,000; Art Council/City Etc. $3,500; VanCity $150

Artwork Statement
Life is Art. Throughout my journey, may I be honest with my Inspiration, my fellow Earth dwellers and myself. Always looking forward to impossible!

About S. Shylene Schlackl

Dates
January 15, 1973 in Vancouver, BC
Biography

Schlackl discovered community art after several years producing art. Shylene teaches art through a community development program.

In 2003 she formed the Mosaic The City Community Unity Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating "Community Unity" through creative mosaic projects. Four years later, over 3,000 people have worked on 15+ projects and created 60 mosaics around Victoria and beyond.

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Details

Artwork Type
Mosaic
Medium
Unglazed tiles on cement board
Year Unveiled
2006
Month Unveiled
6
Reference Number
3764
Site
Quadra School, 3031 Quadra Street
Artwork Category
Community Public Art
Artwork Selection Process
Civic: Invitational / Commissioned
Location
Victoria > Hillside-Quadra