Thursday, January 19, 2012
Los Angeles Department of city Planning: Mural Ordinance Speech given
January 9, 2012
Los Angeles Department of City Planning: The Mural Ordinance
When Artist was first recognized toward their contribution in society we could thank those whom can be dated back to the primitive years of the cave man over 35000 years ago. The artist then were not equipped with canvases or paper to express the mirror images of life in which they were a part of. They depicted their life styles on walls to communicate such events that are even studied even to day by man of our modern era to learn from the experience which man first came from. Thus we learn how far we have come to an evolutionary cycle.
They did and do not do it to gain fame or glory they do it because it is a spiritual quest of the soul an unspoken obligation to teach future generations. Could you even imagine if freedom of expression as artist back then was stifled due to a panel that prevented this process? We would have never known a piece of the puzzle that we have been taught in our own educational systems that is a crucial part of our own individual existence. Nor would we be able to restore murals like my great uncle David Alfaro Siqueiros did years ago. To bring truth to those who wanted it hidden from public view and to seek understanding of history of an eras that has passed that help shape our city what it is today.
Artist and Muralist is not a modern day pursuit, it is has existed over centuries it has contributed to educating the masses of the poor and disenfranchised through depicting the true life stories through a necessary visual aide. It contributes to our society to move man to confront the issues at hand.
In keeping track of the revisions that the planning department has implemented I want to thank them for continuing to work with local organizations and artisans who want justification. And do agree with the revisions, in which the planning committee of Los Angeles has vigorously worked hard on. However I find that in bringing this matter to fruition we must take in to consideration that the fees placed on the muralist is unjustified. In search of looking in to the financial aspects for public art with in the city of Los Angeles has been unsupportive and greatly deprived from public funds. It has been supportive only by the private sectors and artist who have carried the cost. Thus it’s purpose in which this city has been based as the Capitol of Muralist has been gravely been in disrepair preventing this city from prospering in what it has been known to be. Please reconsider your fees for freedom of our artist whom bring light of the human sprit that reins all over the city. We have a duty and moral obligation to our society with in our communities to bring together diversity on a peaceful playing field through a creative endeavor of artistic expression for generations to see. Do not penalize our Artist.
Sincerely
Artist
Anna E. Siqueiros
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