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Celebrating the Harvest, Honoring the Grower
This collaborative artwork with KC Farm School embodies a deep connection to the land and community. From enjoying the farm-fresh produce to playing music at the farmers' market, each experience add to the rich tapestry of involvement with the farm. The heart symbolizes the spirit of sharing, celebration, and the profound significance of growing food together. This partnership for the Parade of Hearts was a natural extension of this shared ethos, where the story unfolded effortlessly, echoing the essence of honoring the grower and embracing the spirit that thrives on the farm.
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Artist Spotlight
Chico Sierra, Alicia Ellingsworth, Jennifer Thomas
Primarily a self-taught artist, Chico Sierra attempts to connect the dots of his cultural history and create new stories based on humanism, class structures, and social justice. Influenced by his interests in varying social sciences and spiritual iconography he is attempting to create new narratives using symbolism that has been previously clouded by colonialism and more recently appropriated by euro-centric new-age spiritualism. Chico is from El Paso, Texas, and has lived in Kansas City now for many years.