Listen to Learn was created as a reminder that listening is the only way towards understanding, educating, and harmony. We are living in a particularly fearful and divisive time. This work highlights a path forward through patterns, motifs and designs that honor diverse points of view, pointing a way towards dialogue that is open-minded and participatory.
This mural represents Chicago’s interesting demographic mix of approximately 1/3 each White/European, Black/African, and Hispanic cultures.
In the middle, a telephone receiver is held up and out of the ear piece a bright beam of color emerges; highlighting the fact that listening illuminates life, bringing out more nuanced color, texture, and greater general awareness.