New Exhibit at The Gallery @ Common Grounds - LWCC
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Ramon Trevino
Graffiti Fine Artist
Click here to read Ramon's story from The Heart Behind the Art - gallery companion booklet. You can pick up a copy of the gallery booklet in the coffee bar at Living Word Community Church.
About this exhibit ~ July 19-August 23, 2009
I’m excited about this exhibit, not only for the dynamic colors that fit so well with summer-time, but because ever since I was a little girl, I dreamed of being a graffiti artist. In fact, it was my goal to grow up and have a graffiti wall right inside the front door of my house. Any time friends or family came over, I’d let them draw or paint on the wall, filling it with color, shapes, and short messages. I had all the plans in my head and couldn’t wait to be old enough to own a house and implement my dream.
We’ve all seen graffiti on the sides of buildings or trains. Some is pleasing to look at, others—rather offensive. Graffiti gets a bad rap due to the nature of the art and the crime associated with it. But, even graffiti can be created with a clear heart and a positive message. Ramon Trevino’s story is one of redemption, not only of his own life, but of his artwork as well.
Ramon’s passion is to glorify Jesus in and through his artwork and one way he does this is by educating youth that graffiti can be done legally and with a purpose. As Ramon travels to New York City and other cities saturated in graffiti, his love for Jesus is obvious and he’s not afraid to share his faith with graffiti artists in that culture. That is pretty cool.
We hope you enjoy Ramon’s story and maybe come to see graffiti in a whole new light.
deAnn Roe
Director of Creative Arts
LWCC York
717.755.0089 x126
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