In a 3rd floor hallway, above the lockers in John Oliver High School in Vancouver, is a hidden gem of mural art and 1970's pop-rock culture. Between 1974 and 1977, students painted a lengthy frieze in vivid enamel paint chronicling the rock gods they worshiped. Standing there now, with the weirdly unchipped and unfaded glossy colours, it is pretty much identical to how the same scene would have appeared 35 years ago. Surrounding details such as doors, floor and ceiling tiles, drinking fountains, lockers and light fixtures all appear basically unchanged.
The entire mural contains dozens of figures. Here are just a few details...
(If you are interested in seeing the whole thing and the real thing, just contact the school administration and vice principal for permission.)
Sean Alward
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