In the morning Dr. Noor took us to West Side and showed us a marvelous place full of color, hope and creativity. Two artists gave us the opportunity to learn about the stunning murals and public art pieces created by residents. Artists, young and old, deal with daily problems like crime, abuse, neglect and depression by expressing them in organic forms and applying warm as well as cold color tones combined. The addressed issues exist in every society and the West Side's neighborhood referred to education as the universal solution. So these murals carry a message: Don't turn your back towards a future by going astray. Be aware of the difficulties of life.
On our way to the historic Market Square, we were listening to Selena Quintanilla-Pérez and adjusting to the following.
Once arrived at El Mercado, it seemed as if we have crossed the border. Latin music, Mexican flavors, traditional pottery and so many cheerful pictures and memories of it.
In the evening, Mary, me and other students were invited to dinner by a very generous lady, who attends one of our classes. I can't tell, when it was the last time I felt so grateful for inspiring conversations and enjoying each other's company. I apologize for gettin' kinda kitschy. But not to forget: for the first time I tried kettle corn and Japanese Mochi ice cream... (you see, the 'land of opportunity') ... and it was delicious.
To draw a conclusion: During that day, I was followed by art. The murals in the morning, music and laughters at noon and 'culinary art' in the inspiring surroundings of a hobby-art-collector's apartment in the evening.
Once arrived at El Mercado, it seemed as if we have crossed the border. Latin music, Mexican flavors, traditional pottery and so many cheerful pictures and memories of it.
In the evening, Mary, me and other students were invited to dinner by a very generous lady, who attends one of our classes. I can't tell, when it was the last time I felt so grateful for inspiring conversations and enjoying each other's company. I apologize for gettin' kinda kitschy. But not to forget: for the first time I tried kettle corn and Japanese Mochi ice cream... (you see, the 'land of opportunity') ... and it was delicious.
To draw a conclusion: During that day, I was followed by art. The murals in the morning, music and laughters at noon and 'culinary art' in the inspiring surroundings of a hobby-art-collector's apartment in the evening.
I love your description of the murals, Johaina!
AntwortenLöschenI love your description of the murals, Johaina!
AntwortenLöschenI am happy that you had the opportunity to experience so many interesting and new things in a single day!
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