Western HIgh School, located between Friendly Avenue* and West Market Street, is one of Greensboro's directional schools.** The student body consists of approximately 1,300 students. The above photo is a series of several photos painted on the hallway walls. The Polaroid paintings of clouds rest in front of recognizable tourist spots. The above photo covers the Statue of Liberty. Butterflies anchor the Polaroid to the wall. As the butterflies morph from egg to larvae to pupae and adults, so do the high school students..... freshman, sophomore, junior, senior..... when both are ready to fly away and forge a new life.
Art in public schools is so inspiring and hopeful. The Polaroid mural is the kind of art that allows you to notice something new every time you look at it. Is there inspiring art at your alma mater. It is the weekend so we're out in search of more art.
*Thank you, Jane, for catching this error. We meant Friendly Avenue, NOT Center.
** We also have Northwest, Northern, Northeast, Eastern, Southeast, Southern, and Southwest. Taking the last point on the compass rose, Northern High was the last of the directional schools to be built.
(photo from harrietelliottuncg.wordpress.com)


