Latino Arts in Motion at the Colombia Independence Festival in Greenville SC!
Ivan Segura
Lstino Arts in Motion presents Latino artistic and cultural activities in public spaces across the state. Its goal is to provide members of the community with the opportunity to experience first-hand the magic of art creation. Palmetto Luna Arts’ participation will also include its newest initiative: La MASKara Propject.
Veronica León was born in
Queens, New York City, but moved to South Carolina at age 6. Both of her
parents are from Bogotá, Colombia which means she has been raised between both
cultures, Colombian and American. Since she was young, she has been interested
in art, ranging from sketching to painting. Veronica has taken art courses in
school and other extended programs to further develop her skills -which makes
art an essential part of her life.
Fredy Ahuejote is a young Mexican painter with an intense and versatile style. He has experimented with graffiti, sketching, painting, and has a predilection for including live nature into his creations. He enjoys producing with a tendency towards cubism, a technique that he loves, but he has delved into many areas of artistic production. Fredy likes to think of himself as an artist with no barriers and no pre-defined styles.
La MASKara project.
Masks define us or hide us. They are used for protection, disguise, entertainment or ritual practices and are made from various materials, depending of use. With a mask, you can feel like a warrior, a sacred being, a superhero or an incognito. If you could create your own mask, what would it look like? What colors would you use? What features would you include? This initiative pays homage to the long tradition of masks in Latino culture. Using paper, recycled materials, and more, participants create wearable colorful masks while also learning about Latino arts and culture.