ART + DESIGN
“This community has been really open and welcoming, and it's one of our favorite places to paint,” continued Hansen. The mural-making process allows for community members to connect with the artists, the art they create, and the stories originating from home. “People see every moment of the process,” said Hernandez. “That's really important for artists because people can then see and value our work in a way that's more visible and speaks to what our experience is.” The first VCMP 2017 mural titled Painting the Town , painted on the side of the Coyote Twin Theater in Vermillion’s Pocket Park , features the “ Verm Cat ” love story, The Vortex , and other movie posters serving as visual representations speaking to the stories and values of the area.
“The more public art there is, there’s more awareness of the importance of community stories that weave the fabric of community together. We should be supporting artists, and we shouldn't be suppressing creativity or expression, and that's what's happening right now.”
Reyna Hernandez
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