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
PS 245K: Creators (2019)
As always, the project was conceived, designed, and executed by students with an assist from our teaching artist Peach Tao.
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