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Mosaic Artwork at Mirebalais Hosptal, Haiti
Please click to find out more about The Global Mosaic Project, an ongoing project of True Mosaics Studio.
Click here for information on Laure True's next project in Haiti: http://www.truemosaics.com/pih.html
Jacmel Memorial Mosaic Wall Project, Jacmel Haiti
Laurel True has been facilitating a large community mosaic project in Haiti with youth in the city of Jacmel since June 2010. She has made four trips so far, made possible by your generous donations. Thank you! During three or the four trips, Laurel was assisted by Erin Rogers and worked with over
60 youth and young adults to design and create a massive-scale, public mosaic mural.
Laurel has been working on this project in partnership with Art Creation Foundation for Children (ACFFC) in Jacmel. The project consists of a 1750 sf mosaic wall in four parts- please see links to Facebook photo albums for all parts below.
Jacmel is a historic town about 30 miles south of Port au Prince, known for its architecture and vibrant artistic culture. Jacmel was damaged badly by the tragic earthquake in January -- lives were lost as well as many homes and businesses. Tent cities abound and many people are lacking basic resources, jobs and the means to support their families.
ACFFC has been working in Jacmel for almost ten years to provide youth with arts education, a food program, health care, family support and entrepreneurial training in the arts...read more.
Jacmel Photo Albums on Facebook
Jacmel Memorial Mosaic Wall Project June 2010: Tree of Life
Jacmel Memorial Mosaic Wall Project August 2010: Sea Spirits
Jacmel Memorial Mosaic Wall Project October 2010: Flora and Fauna of Haiti
Jacmel Memorial Mosaic Wall Project January 2011: Jacmel Karnival
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Projects in Ghana
Laurel has been traveling to Ghana, West Africa for over 20 years. Since 2001 she has been facilitating community mosaic projects with adults and youth in the town of Nungua, providing job training and art education to under-served communities. Long term plans include the development of a mosaic training academy and sculptural playground covered in mosaic in Nungua. Please watch this page for more updates.
The Ghana galleries
Fisherman's Tale (Tico's Mural), Nungua, Ghana, 2007
Nya Obou Ma Asase— Respect Earth, Nungua, Ghana, 2004
Spirits and Folklore of Ghana, Nungua, Ghana 2004
Adinkra Hene, Nungua, Ghana, 2003
Creativity Archway, Nungua, Ghana, 2002
Ogue Be— Good Harvest, Nungua, Ghana 2001
Read more on Ghana
Spirits and Folklore of Ghana by Laurel True
The Two Faces of Ghana article in The New York Times
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Kenya
Laurel True was invited to do a residency at Kitengela Glass on the outskirts Narobi, Kenya to facilitate a mosaic mural project at a school. Working with children and teachers Laurel designed and created a community mosaic mural for the facade of school.
Click here for photos
Click here for more information
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