By Staff / images by Courtesy
Have you ever wondered what happened to art while the world fell into absolute silence? 🤫 What was born in the deepest confinement of 2020 is finally taking over the walls of the Salcajá Convention Center. This isn’t just paint; it is the visual testimony of a generation that survived to tell the story.
🔓 FROM SKETCH TO MONUMENT
Many don’t know this, but the first strokes of this masterpiece were conceived when the streets were empty and fear reigned. “THE SILENCE DURING THE 2020 CURFEW” is not an improvised work; it is a project that waited for its moment in the sun. Today, those pandemic-era sketches are transforming into a mural that reminds us that, despite everything, we are still here. 🛠️✨
This mural captures the pure essence of Salcajá’s weavers: that unbreakable, solidary, and hardworking spirit that defines this town. It is a visual bridge between the "before" and "after" of a crisis that changed the world but could not stop our creativity. 🧵🙏
✨ WHAT YOU ARE ABOUT TO DISCOVER:
This is no ordinary artwork; it is a journey through a people's identity:
- The religious fervor and the enthusiastic soul that characterizes every inhabitant of Salcajá.
- An eternal tribute to the fairs and traditions that the silence temporarily took away from us.
- Woven resilience, showcasing a community that never stopped dreaming, even behind closed doors.
It is a piece designed to be contemplated during that "late afternoon-to-evening" transition, marking the exact line between who we were and the strengthened version of who we are today. 🌓
The evolution has just begun! We invite you to witness this historical process week by week. We aren't just painting a wall; we are writing our 21st-century history in real-time. Don’t lose track of this contemporary art icon! 🎨🔥
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📱 Courtesy of: Sergio Alvarado
