EMILY SHUR PHOTOGRAPHS ARTIST JUDY BACA FOR THE MELLON FOUNDATION

Emily photographed the artist in her home and studio as the mural she’s been spearheading since 1974, “The Great Wall of Los Angeles” continues to expand. Emily documented the entire 2,754-foot mural—one of the largest in the world and listed in the National Register of Historic Places—in 80 photos.

View the interactive rendering of the mural and read more here.