In the United States we are taking a hard look at our history of race relations. We’re talking, listening, learning, and our young people are making art to grieve the dead and envision a new future.
Downtown Madison businesses that lost their front windows in the unrest after George Floyd’s death are putting up plywood and asking young painters to fill the blank canvas. Other businesses have followed suit. The mood on the street today was focused and hopeful. Twelve local artists expressed their sadness, their rage, their challenges to the status quo and their hopes.
I found the murals were moving; speaking emotionally about justice and solidarity. Here are photos I took of examples from a couple of blocks of State Street:
I was lucky enough to meet two artists as they painted: Cassie Pierce and Synovia Knox.
If you were invited to paint a mural, what message would you express?
Gracias for reading Fake Flamenco and commenting! ¡Olé! –Rebecca
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I especially like the message: “I am no longer accepting the things I can’t change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.”
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Thanks, Rosaliene. Yes, the art of conversation must overcome the art of war in our interactions with people. People of color deserve life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness now.
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What a great array! Good for Madison! My brother lives there, too, and sent me some of the same pictures.
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Thanks for your comment. Cool, there were at least two dozen more. Glad your brother is keeping you up to date!
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Wow! What a neat idea!
Bet they look so pretty! xoxo
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Thanks for your comment, Carol Anne. They are painted with a lot of love and energy. Say, should I begin the descriptions with a phrase saying they can be for people with visual impairments? What do you think?
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Yes I think so, that would be good, thanks Rebecca xxx
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Okay, good, will do that from here on out.
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I really appreciate it Rebecca, it’s great when bloggers describe photos it really helps
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Thanks for teaching me to make Fake Flamenco more accessible, Carl Anne.
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You’re welcome Rebecca, always happy to teach people XXX
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