A Life Painted on Walls: The Story of Judy Baca Judy Francisca Baca, born in 1946 amidst the vibrant yet challenging landscape of Watts, Los Angeles, is more than just a muralist; she’s a cultural architect, an activist whose canvas extends far beyond galleries and into the very fabric of communities. Her life story is inextricably linked to the Chicano civil rights movement, the feminist awakening, and a relentless pursuit of social…