Abstract
Home is a 2,535 ft² site-specific mural in San Diego’s Liberty Station that reconnects the site’s military history with Kumeyaay Indigenous heritage and maritime culture. Through depictions of native flora and fauna, the work foregrounds overlooked origin stories and ecological knowledge of Point Loma. Developed through deep community collaboration, including Kumeyaay advisors and over 100 local participants, the mural fosters shared authorship and cultural continuity. It invites viewers to engage with alternative histories while supporting language revitalization and environmental awareness.
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Recommended Citation
Baily, Scarlett G.
(2026)
"Home: Transforming a Public Arts Grant into a Community Project,"
The Transdisciplinary STEAM+ Journal:
Vol. 6:
Iss.
1, Article 11.
Available at:
https://scholarship.claremont.edu/steam/vol6/iss1/11
A sea of painters
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Constructing Ha Kwaiyo Boats with Dr. Stan Rodriguez
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Ha Kwaiyo boat detail in mural
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Mural facade
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Author/Artist Bio
Working on a large scale and often in public, Baily’s work draws attention to the nuances of culture with an intent to preserve diversity. Baily aims to evoke critical thinking and curiosity by bringing communities together in unexpected spaces of artistic encounter.