SRL Presents: Art in Real Life

How are Americans experiencing art across the country? Scroll down to find out in SRL’s latest series, Art in Real Life.

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Who is Monique Luck?

Artist Monique Luck explores the subject of loss in her artworks.

From Independence High School in North Carolina.

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This Ohio mural shows the vibrancy of its diverse communities

The Cedar Lee mural in Cleveland Heights, Ohio gives life to a tiny community of small businesses. From Cleveland Heights High School in Ohio.

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The story behind Austin's iconic 'ATX' sculpture

This husband and wife duo are known for using neon lights on their sculptures and are responsible for Austin's iconic ATX piece.

From Westwood High School in Austin, Texas.

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This artist painted the largest mural in Hawaii as a high school student

Artist Trysen Kaneshige painted the 'Believe in Your Dreams' mural after suffering a concussion in high school. From Kauai High School in Hawaii.

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These giant guitar statues show off Austin's energy

Craig Hein's "Vibrancy" sculpture is another addition to the tens of guitar statues around Austin.

From Westwood High School in Austin, Texas. 

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This artist donated a 30-foot statue to his local high school

This thirty-foot statue is a testament to Caesar Rodney High School’s value for art and creativity and serves as a symbol for the vibrant community.

From Caesar Rodney High School in Camden, Delaware.

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A real-life Picasso

Artist Claudio Picasso spray paints mysterious artworks around Miami that seek to understand human emotion.

From Alonzo and Tracy Mourning High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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This 83-foot totem pole is the tallest of its kind east of the Rockies

'Big Daddy' is one of the world's tallest totem poles. Students at Abingdon-Avon High School interview Abingdon Mayor Myron Hovind on its history.

From Abingdon-Avon High School in Illinois.

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Pow Wow Worcester

In Massachusetts' fasting growing city, Worcester, this art program brought several international artists together.

From Blackstone-Millville Regional High School in Massachusetts.

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Mermaids improve marine life in Florida

The 1000 Mermaids Artificial Reef Project & Gallery is creating a monumental public EcoArt project. The artificial reef installation aims to serve as an underwater eco-friendly destination for tourism & research. 

From Pine Crest School in Florida, with station support from South Florida PBS.

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California beach town turned art scene

Solana Beach houses one of California's youngest Public Art Commissions by inviting high school students to be a part of the art scene. 

From Westview High School in California, with station support from KPBS.

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Rethinking Graffiti 

Knox-ill is a collective of graffiti artists that work with business and building owners to conduct large-scale public artworks.

From Smoky Mountain Youth Media in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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Philly's 'Quest for Parity'

New statues in Philadelphia seek to represent the city's diversity. 

From Franklin Learning Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Benches with stories of their own

The Art Bench Project on the Woodlands Waterway in Texas produced 20 quirky benches as part of a three-phase public art project. 

From Oak Ridge High School in Conroe, Texas.

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The Dumpster Artist

Osiris Rain is the muralist behind Charlotte, North Carolina's most iconic and Instagrammable spots.

From Fort Mill High School in Fort Mill, South Carolina.

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South Carolina's most Insta-worthy walls

Artist Caroline Simas is responsible for creating some of Fort Mill, South Carolina's most Instagrammable walls. 

From Fort Mill High School in Fort Mill, South Carolina. #artIRL

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The art of human connection

How are human relationships and art related? Artist Alyssa Imes reflects on the connections that people make with one another through sculptures and drawings. 

From Dominion High School in Sterling, Virginia.