BY LUIS LECANDA<\/p>\n
OUR VOICE COUNTS<\/b><\/p>\n
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The recent art reception in Sun Valley was a powerful demonstration of art\u2019s impact on a community. On Feb. 2, The Community Library\u2019s foyer was overflowing with guests from diverse backgrounds, drawn to Carlos Lecanda\u2019s stunning La Catrina art and adding an electric energy to the already festive atmosphere. This was the first exhibit of its kind in Sun Valley and it showcased the unique talents of a brilliant Mexican artist.<\/p>\n
The exhibit was the outcome of a two-year collaboration between the Sun Valley Museum of Art (SVMoA) and the artist himself. Lecanda\u2019s first year\u2019s workshop was so well received that he was commissioned for a second visit, during which he led art workshops and discussions at local schools, including Alturas Elementary in Hailey and Sun Valley Community School. The popularity and beautifully expressive papier-m\u00e2ch\u00e9 art inspired The Community Library to showcase the exhibit as it is known today: \u201cLas Catrinas: A Celebration of Mexican Culture.\u201d The exhibit can now be seen until late spring 2023.<\/p>\n
Lecanda\u2019s art is not just aesthetically pleasing\u2014it is imbued with powerful messages that resonate with people from all cultures. The library\u2019s exhibit demonstrated that art has the power to bring people together and create a shared experience, fostering a sense of community and mutual understanding.<\/p>\n
The success of this exhibit highlights the critical role that art plays in promoting community and reinforcing our shared humanity. It serves as a reminder of the importance of ongoing support and promotion of the arts in our communities.<\/p>\n
NUESTRA VOZ CUENTA<\/b><\/p>\n
La reciente recepci\u00f3n de arte en Sun Valley fue una poderosa demostraci\u00f3n del impacto del arte en una comunidad. El 2 de febrero, el vest\u00edbulo de la Biblioteca Comunitaria estaba repleto de invitados de diversos or\u00edgenes, atra\u00eddos por el impresionante arte de La Catrina de Carlos Lecanda y agregando una energ\u00eda el\u00e9ctrica a la atm\u00f3sfera ya festiva. Esta fue la primera exhibici\u00f3n de este tipo en Sun Valley y mostr\u00f3 los talentos \u00fanicos de un artista mexicano brillante.<\/p>\n
La exhibici\u00f3n fue el resultado de una colaboraci\u00f3n de dos a\u00f1os entre el Museo de Arte de Sun Valley (SVMoA) y el propio artista. El taller del primer a\u00f1o de Lecanda fue tan bien recibido que se le encarg\u00f3 una segunda visita, durante la cual dirigi\u00f3 talleres de arte y debates en las escuelas locales, incluida la escuela primaria Alturas en Hailey y la escuela comunitaria Sun Valley. La popularidad y el arte de papel mach\u00e9 hermosamente expresivo inspiraron a The Community Library a exhibir la exhibici\u00f3n como se la conoce hoy: \u201cLas Catrinas: una celebraci\u00f3n de la cultura mexicana\u201d. La exhibici\u00f3n ahora se puede ver hasta finales de la primavera de 2023.<\/p>\n
El arte de Lecanda no es solo est\u00e9ticamente agradable, est\u00e1 imbuido de mensajes poderosos que resuenan en personas de todas las culturas. La exhibici\u00f3n de la biblioteca demostr\u00f3 que el arte tiene el poder de unir a las personas y crear una experiencia compartida, fomentando un sentido de comunidad y entendimiento mutuo.<\/p>\n
El \u00e9xito de esta exposici\u00f3n destaca el papel fundamental que desempe\u00f1a el arte en la promoci\u00f3n de la comunidad y el refuerzo de nuestra humanidad compartida. Sirve como un recordatorio de la importancia del apoyo continuo y la promoci\u00f3n de las artes en nuestras comunidades.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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