John Cuevas ProposalProject Statement:
The Proposal I am submitting is inspired by the constellation
Hydra, which is the longest of the 88 modern constellations. It is
visible in the summer months here in the Coachella Valley when
Jupiter is visible. The tail end of the mural will feature a detailed
reproduction of a Public Domain constellation map showing the
Constellation Hydra in relation to more known constellations like
Virgo, Corvus and Cancer.
The snake I chose to embody the constellation is the California King
Snake, which is resistant to the venom of a Rattlesnake and keeps
the Rattler population in balance. The Mural will be painted
realistically and will give the illusion that the figures cast shadows.
The texture of the peeling wall will be glazed and also foreshadowed
to help create this illusion. I can create this effect with this wall
because it is smooth and flat with no competing texture. The areas of
the mural that depict a Mayan Coda like wall will be detailed drawings
that only look like Mayan Coda in structure and will be composed of
hybridized stacks of contemporary remnants. The adjacent wallpaper
will do the same but will be inspired by Shaker and Quaker Gift
Drawings.
I really hope I am chosen for this project. I have many of the
materials ready to go for this project as I love working on Cinder
Block, minimally textured walls. I can create some real magic on
these types of walls and know from my interactions with the
residents, tourist and local visitors that everyone is ready for it.