project overview
Big Green Learning Garden Murals | Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Big Green (formerly The Kitchen Community) commissioned fifteen fun and fresh murals to enliven Learning Garden areas in Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Big Green’s commitment to youth wellness and health is reflected in each of the colorful murals, which depict fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, and bees. The different elements interact to form a lively conversation about food and nature.
Eight of these murals were created by Memphis-based artist Amy Beth Rice. Memphis-Shelby County school students were instrumental in the design and execution of each mural.
Locations:
Chimney Rock Elementary
St. John Elementary
Geeter Middle School
Humes Middle School
Craigmont High School
Kingsbury High School
Memphis Catholic High School
about the artist
AMY BETH RICE
A former high school classroom art educator, Memphis, TN based Amy Beth has been creating and selling artwork for over ten years and painting murals for three years. She received her Bachelors of Fine Art and Masters of Art in Art Education from Memphis College of Art.
Her work centers around color and spirituality. The artist states, “my paintings are meant to highlight the unnoticed abundance of life and magic just under the surface of our experiences. I want my viewer to walk away with renewed hope and energy.”
