The Rollason Center in Immokalee is the headquarters for Redlands Christian Migrant Association. RCMA oversees 8o child care centers in 21 Florida counties, serving about 7,000 infants
and toddlers from migrant farm worker and other rural low income families.
Gyla is an administrator who has worked at RCMA for 33 years.
and toddlers from migrant farm worker and other rural low income families.
Gyla is an administrator who has worked at RCMA for 33 years.
The building is in a crescent shape, bringing to mind an encircling arm protecting the children.
The ceramic mural is 250 feet long. It is the work of artist Judith Inglese and was installed in 2008.
Linked to Monday Murals.
A good cause and a amazing mural.
ReplyDeleteFor sure... Jack, you share today a wonderful 'slice of life'.
ReplyDeleteYou have shared a wonderful thing!
ReplyDeleteThis is a really beautiful mural.
ReplyDeleteGreat mural!
ReplyDeleteWonderful murals! I had no idea these child care centers existed.
ReplyDeleteI love that ceramic mural, it's beautiful. They do very important work!
ReplyDeleteLooks lovely Jack and I like the idea of a 'circling arm' :)
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic, Jack! I love the ceramic mural, the colors and "circling arm" not to mention the work that they do which is the best of all!
ReplyDeleteAn impressive piece of work. I've just been exploring the link you give, which led me to what the artist has tom say about this particular work. It's at:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.judithinglese.com/projectblog/a-work-in-progress
An interesting work...
ReplyDeleteNice work.
ReplyDeleteGreat cause, beautiful mural, fabulous people !
ReplyDeleteIt is fabulous Jack!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work, I like it.
ReplyDelete... and a great cause!
This is refreshing to see, a welcome for immigrant children. They're not always encircled with protective arms.
ReplyDeleteFabulous. This is hope and life and oh just good.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting building and mural. And it sounds like a good work; hopefully, they do not proselytize.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful building...the architecture's quite distinctive. And that mural is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWonderful mural.
ReplyDeleteNice mural. Always good to see people helping each other.
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time I've seen a ceramic mural — it's wonderful! Though what the center does is even more wonderful.
ReplyDeleteA very impressive mural. I appreciate your detail photos to give us a taste of the intricacies of the mural. Especially like the boy in the orange grove. Has an arts & crafts feel to it. Although I imagine it's referencing field work. Thanks for contributing to this week's Monday Mural.
ReplyDeleteSo much to see and ponder when looking at this mural.
ReplyDeleteAn impressive program with a building having an impressive mural. I maxed the photo to see the images better and like the addition of animals in the mural. So happy to hear that this community is taking care of the children. Wish all communities did this!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great work!
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