Collaborative Mural, 2019

Just a week before the world shut down, Kate DeCiccio and Studio Syrenka joined forces with students to create a collaborative environmental mural. Drawing inspiration from Poland’s unique flora and fauna, 9th grade students developed original illustrations, which Kate wove together into a striking large-scale design for the cafeteria wall. Alongside the mural, 10th grade students researched young environmental advocates and produced stencil portraits on canvas. These portraits were displayed in front of the mural and refreshed each year, introducing a new set of environmentally themed artworks to the space.

Learn more about the beautiful and important work of Kate Deciccio.

student generated inspiration for mural These images were used to design the final mural.		student generated inspiration for mural These images were used to design the final mural.
student generated inspiration for mural These images were used to design the final mural.
Extension to mural These large-scale paintings extended the mural to other walls of the cafeteria.		student generated inspiration for mural These images were used to design the final mural.
Extension to mural These large-scale paintings extended the mural to other walls of the cafeteria.	Stencil for portraits Portraits of environmental defenders were added to the "rotating section" of the mural.
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	student generated inspiration for mural These images were used to design the final mural.	Final mural This mural was finished one day before the school shut down for Covid - this was the virtual unveiling.

Collaborative Mural, 2018

Studio Syrenka teamed up with Mike Johnston, aka “Truth,” a street artist from Austin, Texas, to create a three-panel mural on wooden boards — an ideal option for schools that prefer not to paint directly on the walls. Inspired by the community’s favorite things about Warsaw, students brainstormed ideas and worked with the Truth team to develop a final mash-up design. Organized as a school-wide initiative, this project welcomed participation from the entire community, making the mural both a celebration of local pride and a shared creative experience.

Check out the incredible work of Team Truth.

Final design	student generated inspiration for mural design These images were used to design the final mural.
Painting on panels The school wanted this mural moveable, so we painted on large wood panels.		Mural extensions These designs were painted on the lower walls leading to the library.
Mural extensions These designs were painted on the lower walls leading to the library.	Installed above library