PS 245K: Creators

The “Creators” mural at PS 245 in Flatbush explores the creative convergence of artists and scientists over time with the help of a time machine. It is one of two mural projects funded by NYC Council Member Matthieu Eugene in spring 2019. As a school, PS 245 has embraced a STEAM educational focus (Science Technology Engineering Arts Math), so we leveraged a grant from the Cultural Immigrants Initiative to explore the creativity of scientists, artists, and innovators from around the globe. Some highlights:

• Madam Marie Curie discovering Radium
• A flying machine according to Da Vinci’s sketchbook
• Mona Lisa portrayed in a child-like style
• Neil Degrasse Tyson
• Benjamin Franklin collaborating with a Mayan artist
• The Wright’s brothers’ first flyer
• The first computer
• Kathrine Coleman Goble Johnson, the African-American woman NASA mathematician
• Einstein collaborating with Frida Khalo
• Stephen Hawking and so much more

As always, the project was conceived, designed, and executed by students with an assist from our teaching artist Peach Tao.

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