XEE REITER & ANDRÉS GUZMÁN
‘WE’ Mural tapestry, in bloomington’s southloop
mural by Xee reiter & Andrés Guzmán
Artist Statement
This piece combines imagery from both artists. This work explores the life cycle and journey of a wider awareness as read from the left to right side. The left begins with motherhood and birth. It continues with blooming flowers and a mature figure symbolizing new seasons and new life chapters. A tattooed hand suggests lived experience. A character with three eyes with crowned leaves eludes to a heightened global awareness and appreciation for mother nature. This leads into a dreamy forest of peace and serenity.
The lush woods morph into a full dream state where a figure calmy drifts. At the right we are in the presence of a welcoming dream entity enveloped in the cosmos. She mirrors the sacred mother on the left.
About the artists
Xee Reiter is a self-taught artist specializing in watercolor, pen and ink illustrations. As a first generation Hmong American, you can largely find cultural influences in her works. Her artistic exploration includes but is not limited to portraiture, children’s book illustrations, art journaling, mural art, typography and calligraphy works. She has created art for organizations such as TPT PBS, The Minnesota Museum of American Art, Minnesota Public Radio, The Ordway and Hmong Museum to connect community through her artistry and visual storytelling. Xee will be partnering with Andres Guzman on their mural. *Photo courtesy of Xee Reiter.
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Andrés Guzmán is an artist with a focus in graphic design and illustration. Born in Lima, Peru, he moved to Minneapolis in 2006 and attended MCAD. His distinct brush style is largely created using India ink due to its permanency though he does not limit himself to any one visual style or process. His body of work is rooted in pursuing social justice in the form of publications, murals and commissions near and far from the community in which he calls home. Andres will be partnering with Xee Reiter on their mural. *Image courtesy of Andrés Guzmán.
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