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The Green Alleys Network project is a community-based design that will incorporate Light colored paving to reduce the heat island effect; Crosswalk striping, lights, and signage to encourage pedestrian use and increase walk ability; Native and drought tolerant planting to help green and beautify the neighborhood; A host of innovative techniques to capture and infiltrate stormwater from nearby alleys and streets.
Green Alleys Network Project - Is a collaborative partnership between the South Central Arts and The Urban Studio a 501(c)3 based out of Washington DC.
This is a project that creates a safe, green friendly and active ally. Allies are renovated, re-paved and beautified. A 100,000 dollar grant (timeline 2020 to 2023) from The Trust for Public Land paved the way for the creation of seven murals that have been able to provide opportunities for seven artists to showcase their creativity by up lifting the voice of the community through their art. Lead by the amazing, living legend, Erick King Cre8 Walker and assisted by the talented and creative Erica Montelongo. Our mission to uplift the voice of the local community by providing this opportunity to artist connected, from and/or allied with South Central was achieved in June 2023.
Eric " KING CREATE" Walker has been doing art 40 years strong and has continued to do art on the scene making a difference, helping others through art as therapy. In the early 80's In L.A. Cre8 made a name for myself in the art form called "Style Writing" but commonly known as "Street Art" or "Graffiti Art", He has exhibited his masterpieces in the Pasadena USC Pacific Asia Museum, California African American Museum, ESMOA, LACMA, MOCA & the GETTY Museum Research Institute permanent collection to name a few. As a commercial Artist, He worked for clients including McDonalds, Nike, General Motors, Mars candy, Dodge & many more. His canvases have appeared in music videos for Mya, Ginuwine and films such as Friday after next and Anchorman. His creative diversity embraces many styles for almost anyone and is truly a force to be reckoned with.
Erica Montelongo “Meuz” is an artist based in South Central, Los Angeles. Erica works with acrylics, aerosol paint, colored pencils, and silk screening. She has been a part of local projects assisting lead artists as well as working on her own projects. While she is primarily self-taught, Erica has also trained in silk screening, painting and drawing at Los Angeles Trade Tech. Her art focuses on self discovery, self reflection, Mother Earth, her community and their struggles, while highlighting culture, knowledge and liberation.
A series of community meetings were held via zoom during the COVID-19 pandemic where members of the community participated in the selection process.
