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Rosalia Torres-Weiner’s Paintbrush Amplifies Latinx Voices
My people, they say, “Thank you for telling our stories, Rosalía” Rosalia Torres-Weiner grew up with an abusive, alcoholic father. “¡Escóndete! ¡Escóndete!” her mother would call out to Rosalia and her three siblings when she saw their father drunkenly approach their home. The kids would huddle under the kitchen table, hidden by a floor-length tablecloth. On…
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Guide to 24 Beatties Ford Road corridor murals
Beatties Ford Road corridor murals tell stories. They aren’t just pretty public art. They’re pieces with purpose. Take a walk with us through the corridor, going from east to west from Uptown to beyond Interstate 85, and explore the murals. A city of Charlotte placemaking project, featuring artist Dyair. Photo: Ashley Mahoney/Axios 1. West End Gateway…
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“It’s amazing!” Two-story mural on Charlotte’s home reminding people to pause and just be happy
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (FOX 46 CHARLOTTE) – It is easy to get lost in the hustle of life, but one home in the Elizabeth neighborhood in Charlotte is reminding people to pause and just be happy. “I was just like walking and I stumbled upon this,” said Keely McRae, who was taking a walk. “Not many…
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The Voice of Hope at the Honeywell Domestic Violence Awareness Event
Last night, the global headquarters of Honeywell in Charlotte, NC became a powerful hub of inspiration and awareness as artists, activists, and survivors came together to shed light on the often-dark issue of domestic violence. The event, co-hosted by Honeywell, was a testament to the fact that domestic violence transcends age, race, and gender. In…
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Rosalia Torres-Weiner Profile
Rosalia Torres-Weiner pairs her art and activism to lead Charlotte communities. Born in Mexico, she has brought bits of home with her that can be found in the rich color schemes of her work. Often featuring bright reds, yellows, blues, and bold symbolism her art captures the dynamic nature of the South. The vibrancy of…
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Guiding Winds: Rosalia Torres-Weiner – Mint Museum Randolph Exhibition
October 16, 2022 – October 15, 2023 Go on a virtual tour of the exhibit The history of humanity is a story of movement—groups migrating over land and water, carrying their ancestral practices with them. Traces remain, even when a tribe has moved on or hostile outsiders try to erase those traditions. Stories and symbols…