Palo Art Center & Local Color

2021 Youth Art Mural facilitated by SIDY

About the Program

In 2021, the Palo Alto Art Center and Local Color collaborated to launch an engaging 9-week mural arts program for youth. Muralist SIDY led the program to explore themes of social practice art, with participants drawing inspiration from their own experiences and perspectives. The completed mural, installed outside the youth zone, stands as a testament to the creativity and collaborative spirit of the young artists involved. The Palo Alto Art Center serves as a dynamic hub for art lovers of all ages, providing a space to create, learn, and connect with the wider community. Located at 1313 Newell Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, it offers diverse programs and exhibits that showcase the best of the local and global art scene.

Check out this article written for Palo Alto Online to read more about the exciting collaboration between Local Color and the Palo Alto Art Center.

About the Artists: SIDY

SIDY, also known as Corey Pang, is an accomplished muralist in San Francisco. With a versatile style encompassing digital work, watercolor, acrylic paint, and spray paint, SIDY draws inspiration from his Asian heritage and pop culture influences to create bold and vibrant works of art. A master of combining different styles and mediums, SIDY's digital artworks are particularly striking, showcasing his technical skill and imaginative vision. SIDY holds degrees from both the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the California College of Arts in San Francisco and has a rich portfolio of mural work, mainly in the Bay area and the islands of Hawaii. He is also a member of the Pineapple Dream Team, a collective of artists who collaborate on murals and other projects.

SIDY has also worked with Local Color on SoFA Pocket Park.

About the Design

As an experienced muralist and teacher, SIDY led the young participants of the mural arts program through the process of creating an enchanting public artwork. Beginning with foundational mural design steps, he guided the group in exploring various mediums and developing motifs related to creativity, art centers, libraries, and imagination. Each student was then given the opportunity to contribute to the final design by painting a subject that represented their individual interests and strengths. Over the course of several weekend paint sessions, the students divided into groups to tackle different elements of the design, including scenery, character/portrait design, and more abstract surrealism. The resulting mural beautifully captures the cityscapes and natural surroundings of Palo Alto, as well as the unique visions and creative spirit of its young artists.