Full Remarks: Como Park McMurray Tunnel Mural Dedication
Unveiling of the McMurray mural at Como Park
Right Track youth employment and training initiative
Representation of Hmong and diverse cultures in public art
Reflections on community engagement through mural creation
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Notable Quotes (5)
This is a night and day difference and something in my world that we call a game changer.
It truly took a village.
The ability to grow and adapt anywhere was the inspiration behind this piece.
There has to be at least one section of this mural that has snow in it. Otherwise, it's false advertising.
It also represents how some of the first black Americans to come to Minnesota from the south were railroad workers.
People (11)
Andy RodriguezPark DirectorCity of St. Paul park director overseeing the project.
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City of St. Paul park director overseeing the project.
“This is a night and day difference and something in my world that we call a game changer.”
Describing the transformation of the tunnel mural.
Molly ColemanCouncil MemberWard 4 council member welcoming guests to the unveiling.
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Ward 4 council member welcoming guests to the unveiling.
“It truly took a village.”
Acknowledging the collaborative effort behind the mural.
SueProgram ManagerManages St. Paul's Right Track youth employment program.
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Manages St. Paul's Right Track youth employment program.
“The mural holds a special piece in my heart not only for the artistic talent... but also the powerful acknowledgement.”
Discussing the Hmong cultural representation.
Alyssa Cedar Leafleaf DollMural ArtistLead artist who collaborated with interns on the project.
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Lead artist who collaborated with interns on the project.
“I picked the best six interns in the whole city.”
Reflecting on the selection process for the student team.
Eupang JangHmong ConsultantGuided students on Hmong culture and history.
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Guided students on Hmong culture and history.
“The only two that came to mind was a chicken and a rice flour... a type of animal that can survive anywhere.”
Explaining the Hmong cultural symbols chosen for the mural.
Ethan KendallIntern ArtistStudent from Augsburg who incorporated Minnesota winter themes.
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Student from Augsburg who incorporated Minnesota winter themes.
“There has to be at least one section of this mural that has snow in it. Otherwise, it's false advertising.”
Explaining his choice of imagery.
MinaIntern ArtistBiracial artist who painted a jaguar and railroad imagery.
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Biracial artist who painted a jaguar and railroad imagery.
“It also represents how some of the first black Americans to come to Minnesota from the south were railroad workers.”
Explaining the symbolism of the train in her mural section.
Elijah ParkerIntern ArtistDrew butterflies to memorialize his grandmother.
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Drew butterflies to memorialize his grandmother.
“I put this in there for her. There was like a drawing that had said, 'Float like a butterfly. Sting like a bee.'”
Explaining the butterfly mural section.
AliIntern ArtistHispanic artist who incorporated marigolds and sloth imagery.
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Hispanic artist who incorporated marigolds and sloth imagery.
“I tried painting marigolds because my parents and stuff were like trying to grow marigolds.”
Explaining the cultural representation in her artwork.
AllyIntern ArtistCambodian artist featuring a tiger and the Como conservatory.
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Cambodian artist featuring a tiger and the Como conservatory.
“I was born year of the tiger. And as a kid, my parents would always get me like different tiger themed things.”
Reflecting on her mural inspiration.
YasmineIntern ArtistMoroccan artist incorporating henna designs and dandelions.
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Moroccan artist incorporating henna designs and dandelions.
“They're really bright and to me like really hopeful... especially like when they turn white and you can like make a wish.”
Describing the significance of dandelions in her design.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Unveiling event at the McMurray tunnel in Como Park, St. Paul.
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