Tomorrow's mural dedication at Uŋčí Makhá Park promises to be an enriching cultural event as Saint Paul Parks and Recreation invites the community to celebrate the unveiling of the Uŋčí Makhá mural "As Above, So Below; Seeing Ourselves in the Creation Story." According to a social media post by Saint Paul Parks and Recreation, the event is scheduled to run from 3:45-6pm on Oct. 24 at the park located along Mississippi River Blvd Crossing.
The project represents a collaboration that features the work of filmmaker and multimedia artist Missy Whiteman and visual artist Elissa Cedarleaf Dahl, along with six interns from Right Track Saint Paul, who are currently attending high schools in the area. These six interns, engaging with the artistry and storied fabric of their community, have contributed to the creation of a mural that speaks to layers of sight and self-reflection.
Missy Whiteman is known for her effectiveness in weaving indigenous cultural narratives into her work, while Elissa Cedarleaf Dahl's artistic vision often embraces the natural world, layering meaning within the landscapes she captures. Combined, their talents foster a vivid dialogue between the audience and the mural, inviting an immersive journey through layers of community, history, and identity.
The dedication of the mural, to be celebrated in the presence of the artists and interns, is not just a ceremony. It is an acknowledgment of the city's diverse heritage and the youth's participation in continuing this tradition, who, hand-in-hand with professional artists, have learned and labored to bring their shared vision to life.
