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Photos: Diversity mural unveiling at EMC Park

by | Sep 12, 2022 | Featured, Featured: Features

The Hopkinton Cultural Council hosted the unveiling of the latest additions to the diversity mural project along the fence at EMC Park this past Saturday.

The new additions are: “Hopkinton, Home” by Olivia Stacey; “An Ofrenda” by Kayleen Tang; “Vision of Diversity” by Rick Jacobs, assisted by Jahnavi Prudhivi; “Karmic Interconnect” by Neya Rajasingh and her mother, Kathy Rajasingh, in collaboration with Smitha Ram, Sai Gudempati and Sreya Ravi; and “We’ve Got Your Back” by Owen Fitzpatrick.

Diversity mural unveiling

Olivia Stacey shares her work. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Diversity mural unveiling

Smitha Ram talks about “Karmic Interconnect.” PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Diversity mural unveiling

The artists pose for a photo. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Diversity mural unveiling

Ilana Casady of the Hopkinton Cultural Council introduces the new murals. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Diversity mural unveiling

Rick Jacobs displays his mural. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Diversity mural unveiling

Kayleen Tang shows off her work. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Diversity mural unveiling

Owen Fitzpatrick speaks about his mural, which features handprints from residents and town officials. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Diversity mural unveiling

Kathy Rajasingh discusses “Karmic Interconnect.” PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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