Original Title

Adair Mural Project

Date

c. 1983

Creator

John T. Biggers

Description

This sketch by John Biggers is part of his planning process for his mural in Christia V. Adair Park, named for an iconic Houston civil rights activist. The mural design for Adair Park is based on the dogon house, and features several intricate patterns across its multiple panels.

Primary Subject

1900-1999

HBCU Student Work

Family

Art

Additional Subject

Black art

Folklore

Memory

Social life and customs

Type

Print

Medium

colored pencils on paper

Measurements

30 3/8 in x 22 3/8 in

Format

PNG

HBCU Identifier

pc7

HCAC Identifier

HCAC.TSU.0023

Contributing Institution

Texas Southern University

Collection

Permanent Collection