Peace and harmony
Shepard Fairey mural goes up in Chico
A giant “Peace” mural designed by famed street artist/graphic designer/activist Shepard Fairey was installed on the side of the Chico Peace & Justice Center (CPJC) over the course of three days this week, Aug. 19-21. The propaganda-poster-style mural—which includes the word “Harmony” as well—follows the “Love” and “Unity” works created by local artist/designer Jed Speer (on the Lulu’s and the Boys & Girls Club, respectively), who is also responsible for bringing Fairey’s work to town. Fairey wasn’t in Chico for the process. Instead, his art assistants—pictured (on Monday), from left: Von Zombo, Luka Densmore and Rob Zagula—used giant photocopied stencils to guide the painting of his design. The CPJC raised $5,770 (via GoFundMe) for the project, which Speer said mostly covered the cost of supplies, equipment and Fairey’s art assistants.
Photo by Jason Cassidy
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