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Unveiling reception of Taiji Terasaki's mural "Recipes to Nourish Communities" (rain or shine)
Ever using his artistic platform to discuss topics surrounding the longevity of the planet and quality of life for its inhabitants, multimedia artist Taiji Terasaki unveils his latest project, a thoughtful and deeply important mural, “Recipes to Nourish Communities.” Terasaki highlights the importance of nourishing the local Los Angeles community. The mural, executed on aluminum panels and mounted to the exterior of the Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles’ (MCLA) space at 260 S. Main St., is a large collage of images that elevate the profile of four organizations/artists committed to providing access to fresh and nutritious ingredients in their corners of LA.
Welcoming the community to celebrate and engage in discourse surrounding food systems and the environment, Terasaki and MCLA are hosting an unveiling and opening reception. On February 25th from 2pm to 4pm they bring fans and viewers together to celebrate the piece. With food insecurity facing so many both in the greater LA area and at large, Terasaki takes this opportunity to debut an ongoing and rotating mural project spanning 2 years at the MCLA location, relaunching its program after their recent hiatus, and rallying like-minded viewers around the importance of sustenance.
Featuring local activists and artists Alma Backyard Farms, Ron Finley, Fallen Fruit, and the LA Mission the mural explores different modalities of providing nourishing help. From Fallen Fruit’s planting of fruit trees for anyone to enjoy, to Ron Finley’s gardening commitment and march in DC for National Food Day, each organization promotes food equity and security, their mission amplified through Terasaki’s public work.
The mural is designed to invite neighborhood residents and Downtown Los Angeles visitors to download recipes and view interviews via augmented reality. With the introduction of AR and technology within the piece, made possible by Future Arts, he brings this groundbreaking metal mural to new audiences. Situated at ground-level, the mural will be a focal point for the neighborhood.
With the mural and its AR component, this 2023 debut ignites an important conversation complete with actionable ways to contribute to a more sustainable and sustenance-filled Los Angeles.
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