Dalia Marina González Garcia
Location: West Chicago Public Library
Hometown: Tlaxcala, Mexico
Sponsored by: Mastranzo
Dalia Marina González González, known as Marina Lua, is an artist and illustrator currently residing in the city of Puebla, where she pursued her Bachelor's degree in Plastic Arts. Specializing in painting, engraving, drawing and muralism, her work addresses themes about society, body and fantasy. She has participated in 23 group exhibitions and 3 individual exhibitions throughout Mexico. She currently teaches arts at the university and generates educational content at through different platforms and spaces, implementing art therapy as part of the process.
Title of Work: Tradition and Color
Description of work: For this work I took two elements that represent Tlaxcala: tradition and color. A state that transmits pre-Hispanic culture in its crafts, architecture and traditions such as the vestiges of the Tempo Rojo, murals that portray an ancient Mexico, the roots indigenous people of our town. In contrast to the color that Colonialism gives us with the festivities of the huehues which joyfully enchant these traditions both inside and outside of our country.
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Timeline of Events
Artists in Mexico have begun painting and 15 national artists will arrive in May of 2024 to paint 15 heads here in DuPage County on-site at the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage. This exciting international exhibition has already begun and will be completed in June of 2024.
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Artists can only participate by way of a sponsorship. Local, state and private institutions in the US or Mexico are invited to join in this unique opportunity to showcase modern-day murals reflecting Mexican American culture and regional interpretational art. We are confident that by participating in this project as a sponsor, you will be fulfilling the mission of your organization. Sponsors will be a part of a once in a lifetime opportunity to collaborate with multiple entities and organizations around North America, which can bring more awareness and support to your organization’s efforts. We are working together for one cultural, artistic, and educational purpose that will bring so many people together in a very unique way. Additionally, you will be supporting one of your local artists taking part in a major career opportunity that promises unique experiences, enhancement of their artistic skills, and a chance to display their talents on a monumental canvas. What an amazing opportunity!