Math X Mural Camp:
Summer 2023
The Second Mural:
Exploring Geometry and Tessellations
Completed in 2023, the second M² Project mural built on the first by focusing on geometry and tessellations—patterns of polygons fitting together like puzzle pieces—while continuing to emphasize language and culture. This time, the grid system was intentionally integrated into the creative process, allowing students to explore geometric concepts hands-on.
A key highlight was students’ increased independence, as they improvised tools—like using wire and string to trace circles—demonstrating both artistic and mathematical autonomy. The project also incorporated poetry, with students identifying patterns in rhymes and rhythms to explore mathematical beauty through language. By blending math, art, and culture, the mural reinforced mathematics as an interconnected and meaningful part of their world. The theme of this mural also highlighted the creative process itself, guiding students through drafting, revising, and finalizing their work, which is reflected in the piece itself.