Friedman had been very involved in the school, even starting a book club with some of the other mothers whose children attended Larchmont. That’s why it made perfect sense to memorialize her through a mural in the school’s library.
The principal and art teacher decided to use the children’s picture book “Good Night Moon” as the main inspiration for the mural. The mural depicts a sleeping bear in a bed, as is the theme in the story. From there, though, the work departs from canon, adding in various elements that represent Larchmont Elementary. The school’s mascot is a bear, which fits in with the theme of the mural even better.
Read the entire South Jersey Sun article at http://sj.sunne.ws/2013/12/06/mural-in-mt-laurel-school-library-to-honor-mothers-memory/.
The art teacher of the school explained that the principal wanted the mural to reflect the school as well as honor Friedman. The art teacher drew the mural using pencil, but the actual painting of the work has fallen to parents, other faculty members, and even members of the book club that Friedman started at the school. They often reminisce about her as they construct the mural.
Take a class on mural painting today. Murals can depict any number of themes, including honoring departed figures in a community, celebrating contributions to places, or reflecting the history and culture of a town. Investigate how you can give back to your community through a mural.