Wall mural Monacan Tribe “Mani’na Eika” or “Water is Life” @ Amherst, Virginia
Artist: Esther Candari
The mural of two women pouring water between vessels as an allegory of knowledge and cultural power when passed down through generations and symbolizing the importance of water in the Monacan culture.
After conducting interviews of the Monacan Tribe members, Ms. Candari developed an image to showcase and honor the Monacan culture and used living Monacan members as her models. She donated her artistic ability and displayed her talent to serve the entire community in a way that celebrates diversity and helps continue local culture from one generation to the next. Other than reimbursement for paint and supplies, Ms. Candari planned, organized and painted the mural at no cost to the county. (Joy Niehaus)
Wall mural Monacan Tribe “Mani’na Eika” or “Water is Life” @ Amherst, Virginia
Artist: Esther Candari
The mural of two women pouring water between vessels as an allegory of knowledge and cultural power when passed down through generations and symbolizing the importance of water in the Monacan culture.
After conducting interviews of the Monacan Tribe members, Ms. Candari developed an image to showcase and honor the Monacan culture and used living Monacan members as her models. She donated her artistic ability and displayed her talent to serve the entire community in a way that celebrates diversity and helps continue local culture from one generation to the next. Other than reimbursement for paint and supplies, Ms. Candari planned, organized and painted the mural at no cost to the county. (Joy Niehaus)