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New York Stands With Valencia (Fundraising event) This Tuesday, I will participate in a night of solidarity at La Nacional, a fundraiser to support Valencia. I have donated a piece I love: my "Mother Nature," a painting I created painting live in my neighborhood park for a TV show last year. Let's come together to make a difference and help those in need. See you there! “New York stands with Valencia” fundraiser event for Dana victims. A group of Valencians living in New York City have joined together to help those affected by the floods in Valencia. Under the slogan “New York stands with Valencia,” we invite you to join us next November 19th at La Nacional (239 W 14th St) for our solidarity event to raise funds for the people affected by the Dana in Valencia and in the towns of l'Horta Sud of the province. From 6 pm to 10 pm, there will be live music such as the Valencian rap of Roy Carlovich (Rawpublik), the melodic indie of Rachel Bard, a special DJ set prepared by the Catalan artist Noia, the techno jam session of the group Cable Management and the performative poetry of the Galician Marcos de la Fuente. To help alleviate the complicated situation experienced in Valencia, a charity auction of different works of art donated by local artists will be held. Food and drink will be provided by leading Spanish restaurateurs in New York, such as Paellaway, Lata, El Born Restaurant, Aiala Trenes cakes, Despaña, Catalán Gourmet, Tierra Callada, Taste of Spain, Estrella de Galicia, Moonlight City Wines and Selections de la Viña. All proceeds will go to the Fundación Horta Sud, a non-profit organization that has been doing tireless social work in the villages of L'Horta Sud since 1972. The money will be invested in rebuilding the common and private spaces of the towns most affected by the catastrophe and supporting the affected families. For more information about the event and ways to help, follow @nyc_standswithvalencia for real-time updates. Let's unite to help those who need it most. Where: 239 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011 When: Tuesday. November 19, 2024, from 6 pm to 10 pm.
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Open House - Governors Island Artist Residency I was selected as a resident artist at Governors Island with Bronx Art Space. I have been working on a new project called "Pieces of Life" where I have collected different pictures representing my motherhood experience. Please join us during the upcoming open studio weekend (Oct. 26 & 27) and participate in my workshop on Saturday, October 26, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will also be an artist talk at 12:30 pm if you can be there early!!  A few weeks back, I was lucky enough to complete the brown brick walls at Phipps Neighborhoods Opportunity Center at West Farms. Last year, we completed two walls, and this year, we finished the work. Thanks to Wells Fargo, we were able to not only finish the walls but also distribute fresh food to the neighbors and brighten their days with color! I was invited to lead a self-portrait workshop with over 60 kids at the Amsterdam Avenue Boys and Girls Club, in The Bronx, during an event called "Celebrandome," which Dove was bringing to the Club. The self-portraits are now part of the entrance of the building as a collaborative mural. It was such a fantastic experience, and it is always a pleasure to be part of events like this that celebrate diversity and culture.  Mural created for the NYCHA development with the Tenant Association and the Public Housing Community Fund, with a grant from Lincoln Center. These murals were painted to beautify the area facing Amsterdam Avenue. Some neighbors participated in the process, and the area is much brighter now!  Years ago, I was invited to participate in an exhibition curated by Erin Hilton at Coronado Print Studio, which was then located in Harlem. I created this illustration called "Bodegon" to be printed in four colors using silkscreen.
A few weeks back, I received the news that the Library of Congress has acquired a copy among other pieces created in the studio. I am really happy and proud about this!!! Last week, I worked on this mural for Garden Towers, a new complex that opened on Boston Road to service our seniors. I am pleased about the result, and most importantly, I am thrilled that all the seniors living there and the staff love the mural! This was a tricky one because there are two walls, the back wall and the one in the greenhouse, that is 3 feet apart from the back. A scaffolding was built to paint the top and then the bottom was painted with a ladder... good times!!! This June has been a busy one! I finished my first mural with Thrive Collective in PS85 in the Bronx. It was a very interesting theme, because the school wanted the artist to work with the 4th grade curriculum to create a colorful staricase representing different countries and traditions. I took the book "My Librarian is a Camel" and created six different ambiances, Peru, Thailand, Indonesia, Kenya, England and Canada. Those countries in specific times of the year they get their books from their libraries in very different ways. An elephant, a camel, a bike, a bus, by mail... It was a fun project!!c I'm thrilled to share that we've finished the Norwood 2.0 mural! It took a lot of hard work, but with the help of volunteers, we completed the painting in early June. This week, I returned with another volunteer to protect the mural with an anti-graffiti coat. This will make it easier for us to touch up the mural if it ever gets tagged. What's even better is that the neighbors have started to take care of the street by fixing the tree beds and adding lights to the wall. It's amazing to see everyone coming together to beautify our community!  Let's Repaint the Norwood Mural Come join us for a fun day of painting and creativity at the Norwood Mural! We will be gathering at 211 E 207th St to add some fresh colors and designs to this beloved community artwork. No painting experience is necessary - just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to get your hands (and clothes) dirty. Let's make this mural shine again together! See you there! Interested in more dates to volunteer? Sign up HERE This project is made possible with regrant funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and administered by the Bronx Council on the Arts.  |
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