S T A N C Z Y K. D E S I G N . G A T E W A Y S. S C H O O L. M U R A L
Interior mural on canvas commissioned by Gateways ESL Learning Centre, a school that assists students in learning and enhancing their English skills. Most students are from Korea. Located at 1-32330 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC. 8' x 16.' Depicts a teacher and student at the left coming into a place of higher education and enlightenment, represented by the open temple structure with bright light breaking through the clouds above it. As the temple with the open roof is a ‘gateway’ to the light above, the school is a gateway to higher learning. The boy is a Korean student smiling and running down the path, representing the joy experienced and confidence gained from enhancing his education and understanding. He is chasing a butterfly and the path is lined with vibrant “Rose of Sharon” flowers, the official flower of Korea. At the far left is the Buddhist fortress, Potala Palace, in Lhasa, Tibet. The sky is dark and stormy on the left side but becomes bright on the right.
All artwork copyright © 2009 by Steve Stanczyk. Email: steve@stanczykdesign.com