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Artist: De Larios, Dora

Object Date: 1977

Medium: Ceramic

Imperial Dims: Overall: 24 x 165 in.

Department(s): Public Library

Supervisorial District: 4

About the Artwork:

This long ceramic tile mural, commissioned in 1977, lines the Lynwood Library’s east wall. It is composed of two rows of square tiles each featuring a different geometric design and glazed in four colors: red, orange, yellow, and black. Stretching the length of the wall, the band of tiles is playfully interrupted by doorways and alcoves. The mural’s colors combined with its shapes suggest historic Spanish and native California motifs.

About the Artist:

Dora De Larios has resided in the Los Angeles area all her life. Born in Los Angeles to Mexican parents, she spent her childhood living downtown near Temple Street. In 1957 she received a BFA from USC. The ethnic diversity of Los Angeles, as well as her extensive travels and study of world religions and ancient art at USC, led to the development of her pan-cultural style. De Larios’ public works include sculptures in Hawaii, New Jersey, Florida, Tahiti, Japan, and numerous cities in southern California. She has also created a ceramic dinner place setting for the White House. Since 1959 she has been featured in over 50 gallery shows and museum exhibitions including the Craft and Folk Art Museum in Los Angeles and the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery in Washington, D.C. She has taught ceramics at USC and UCLA.