In 2009 a devistating earthquake rocked Pisco Peru, leaving the city in ruins, even till present day. Not only was the city destroyed, but the spirit of the community. All the historical buildings, their pride and culture lost. Almost all the truism died and many are left with out hope. In the mural I designed for the children’s school, I made a symbol of the Phoenix. If you don’t know already, the Phoenix bird represents hope and a fierce energy representing rebirth from the ashes of destruction. Also too I placed inspirational words and colors flowing out of a spray can, held by a Peruvian boy. I wanted to show that the children of the community are the future, and from their hands, they can change the landscape into a harmonious reality.