Charlotte woman combines art with activism; tells stories of Latino community
“I combine my art with my activism, so I became an ‘artivist,'” said …
“I combine my art with my activism, so I became an ‘artivist,'” said Rosalia Torres-Weiner of Red Calaca Studio.
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Public mural of the Lady of Guadalupe on Central Avenue. A dedication …
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Arte | Rosalía Torres Weiner, una pintora que muestra la historia de inmigrantes latinos
Actualmente la pintora trabaja en el proyecto “soñadores”. Una …
Actualmente la pintora trabaja en el proyecto “soñadores”. Una iniciativa donde transforma en arte el testimonio de inmigrantes que llegaron a Estados Unidos siendo solo niños. #arte #inmigrantes #latinos #pintura …#soñadores
The project exhibits a series of murals on the steps, doors, …
The project exhibits a series of murals on the steps, doors, surrounding pillars, and ceiling of the entrance to the school. The work is uplifting, creative and inspirational for …students and faculty, and emphasize the school’s mission as a creative arts institution. The project would commenced in the summer of 2019 with a visioning session between the NWSA team and the creative lead for the project, Rosalia Torres-Weiner. The mural took approximately 2 weeks to complete with the help of students and volunteers. This mural project was possible by Charlotte City Neighborhood Matching Program.[+] Show More
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Rosalia Torres-Weiner at CreativeMornings Charlotte, August 2019. Free …
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Making Charlotte Beautiful with Rosalia Torres-Weiner
Charlotte PinC presents Making Charlotte Beautiful with of Rosalia …
Charlotte PinC presents Making Charlotte Beautiful with of Rosalia Torres-Weiner. This Charlotte “artivist” draws inspiration from her Mexican heritage as well as social justice issues facing the Hispanic community. … Press play to lean more about Rosalia and how she is making Charlotte Beautiful.
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The Sanchez family is in crisis when Tito’s father is deported back to …
The Sanchez family is in crisis when Tito’s father is deported back to Mexico. As the family adjusts to this difficult new reality Tito discovers a magic kite. Determined …to bring his family back together, he takes to the skies with his mother and little sister, embarking on a journey to a magic land of stones and scorpions. This beautiful story, rich with the wonder of magical realism, provides hope and compassion to any family dealing with some kind of separation.
The Magic Kite is a world premiere movie incorporating music and puppets. It is an inspirational story of how a family leans on love and hope during a difficult time. Although the family in this story is dealing specifically with deportation, the idea of separation in families is a universal struggle that affects all types of families. Stories such as The Magic Kite remind us of strength found in memories, hope and our own ability to believe.
The Magic Kite Movie was adapted from a Charlotte Children’s Theatre production of Rosalia’s original story. The play, which ran in 2016, featured original music by MUSICIAN which is also part of the movie. After the run of the play was finished, Rosalia wanted to continue to share the story and developed a “suitcase theatre” to tell the story with paper and stick puppets. She wanted children to see how they could create their own stories using simple materials and their imaginations. After showing the suitcase stories in many venues, including the Smithsonian Natural History Museum in Washington DC, Rosalia decided to make a movie performing the story with her suitcase and puppets.
The Papalote Project is a multidisciplinary arts initiative launched in the Charlotte area in 2012. The program, originated by local artist and advocate Rosalia Torres-Weiner, encourages children who are affected by deportation to express their feelings through the creation of colorful kites personalized with messages. The Paplote Project has included a workshop facilitated at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and an exhibit at the Levine Museum of the New South. As a tribute to a deported relative, the kites incorporate a remnant of clothing that they left behind. The concept of the art installation is to simulate the kites in flight conveying that by attaching their emotions to the kites, they are released, and the children can begin to heal within a caring community.
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