Benvenue Elementary School has a new mural to greet visitors as they walk into the building, thanks to a staff member who has shared her artist talent with school through several projects over the years.
Lavina Becilla, a first grade teacher assistant at Benvenue Elementary School, has presented the school with several works of art over her 20 years of service. Her latest piece is a mural that welcomes students, parents and all visitors as they enter the school.
Becilla shared her vision for the mural. “I wanted to do something that was universal and would appeal to everyone, which is why I chose to do a woodland theme”.
Becilla painted the wall mural during the summer of 2009 and added the pond mural during the summer of 2013.
“I decided on a Koi pond because of its attention to detail and color,” she said.
The murals were given the name “Copelands’ Pond,” and dedicated in honor of James Copeland who was a former staff and family member to staff and students attending Bailey Elementary School. A close look at the artwork reveals a little gray mouse hiding on the tree looking over the pond. This mouse is representative of Copeland looking over his Benvenue Elementary School family.
Lavina Becilla, a first grade teacher assistant at Benvenue Elementary School, has presented the school with several works of art over her 20 years of service. Her latest piece is a mural that welcomes students, parents and all visitors as they enter the school.Becilla shared her vision for the mural. “I wanted to do something that was universal and would appeal to everyone, which is why I chose to do a woodland theme”.
Becilla painted the wall mural during the summer of 2009 and added the pond mural during the summer of 2013.
“I decided on a Koi pond because of its attention to detail and color,” she said.
The murals were given the name “Copelands’ Pond,” and dedicated in honor of James Copeland who was a former staff and family member to staff and students attending Bailey Elementary School. A close look at the artwork reveals a little gray mouse hiding on the tree looking over the pond. This mouse is representative of Copeland looking over his Benvenue Elementary School family.
