"Village of Murals” Cacciano, Italy

In the heart of the Marche hills, where time seems to slow down and the houses retain the scent of lime and memory, lies Cacciano, a small hamlet of Fabriano, in the province of Ancona.

The village has just eighty residents, all united by the desire to revitalize the village.

The famous mural project began as a grassroots effort to bring art and new life to the historic rural community.

What started with local artists and a village cultural festival in 2007- quickly grew into an open-air gallery that is visited by people world wide.

Artists are invited by ‘invitation only’ to transform homes and publicspaces into works of art celebrating community and traditions.

Today, Cacciano is know as a “Village of Murals,” where art has become part of the architecture and identity of the community.

Tstreet and artist Tina Liodolce were thrilled to be invited to be a part of the Murales Di Cacciano project .

Our project ‘The Nest’ is featured below.

SAINT ANNIBALE LEGACY HONORED

THIS PROJECT HONORS ST ANNIBALE, THE PIONEER OF ITALY’S ORPHANAGE MOVEMENT WHOS WORK NOW SPANS 5 CONTINENTS.

TSTREET AND ARTIST TINA LIODOLCE PARTNERED IN THE PROJECT WITH THE GOAL TO PRESERVE HIS INTERNATIONAL LEGACY AND IMPACT.

ST. ANNIBALE’S WORK CURRENTLY CARES FOR ORPHAN’S, DISABLED AND MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES WORLDWIDE.

TERESE AND TINA GATHER THE CHILDREN AT THE SCHOOL TO CELEBRATE THE MURAL COMPLETION

A CELEBRATION OF REBIRTH!

• THE DON PINO PUGLISI CHARITY CENTER CELEBRATES THEIR FINAL PHASE OF REMODELING.

• TSTREET PRODUCED THE EXTERIOR MURAL AND PROVIDED EQUIPMENT SUPPORT FOR THE CHILDREN.

• THIS ORGANIZATION DOES INCREDIBLE WORK WITH THE REFUGEES!

BE LOVE’ MURAL BY TINA L WHICH FLAGS THE EXTERIOR PUBLIC WALL.

IT WAS GREAT TO CELEBRATE THE GRAND OPENING WITH DIRECTOR GIUSTINO TRINCIA AND ARTIST TINA LOIODICE.

THE RESIDENTS AT THE SCHOOL WERE A BIG PART OF THE PROJECT.

Grow Great Kids

We had the pleasure of partnering with artist Nick Goettling to transform a space next to a local business.

The client’s goal was to encourage kids to spend less time on the screen and get out into nature. # GrowGreatKids#

Nick delivered- turning the space into a vibrant, uplfting hub that is enjoyed by locals who want to pop in for a coffee and some great conversation.

NICK BEGINS THE TRANSFORMATION!

THE MURAL PROMOTES GLOBAL DIVERSITY

THE SPACE WAS BEGGING FOR A REGENERATION!

A BIG THANKS TO NICK FOR TRANSFORMING OUR COMMUNITY SPACE !

WALLS THAT WELCOME

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TSTREET’S MOST RECENT INTERNATIONAL PROJECT TOOK PLACE AT THE VATICAN’S CARITAS MINOR RECEPTION CENTER IN ROME.

THE SHELTER HOUSES FOREIGN UNACCOMPANIED AND SEPARATED CHILDREN (UASC) FROM SRI LANKA, BOTSWANA, LATVIA AND ITALY.

A LARGE PERCENTAGE HAVE NO PARENTS OR SUPPORT SYSTEM.

Our International summer project was the production of a large mural for the Vatican’s CARITAS Minor Ready Reception shelter in Rome.

Caritas platform is to end poverty, restore human dignity, provide justice and to build a better world.

It is a well respected International collection of 165 Catholic relief, development and social service organizations operating in over 200 countries and territories worldwide. They work collectively with a focus on the poor and oppressed. To learn more about this incredible organization, click here: https://www.caritas.org/

The community mural project “BE LOVE” was created in collaboration with Caritas, artist Tina Loidice, the shelter’s youth and Tstreet.

We have unforgettable memories of working on the project together side by side with the youth. They were excited to be a part of the community and the cause.

It was such an incredible experience to be witness to the shift that this project brought to both the youth and the community.

Special thanks to the Caritas Association and renowned Roman artist Tina Loiodice for your support on this fulfilling project.

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"Be Love", the art that becomes a community

2 Jul 2019 - 14:12

The work of street artist Tina Loiodice with the students of the Caritas Summer Center

Not even the great heat of these days stopped them: the enthusiasm was skyrocketing and the work represented the arrival point of a journey that began in November last year. On June 25th Tina Loiodice, one of the most important Roman street artists, signed a work created with the children of the Minor Ready Reception Center in Via Venafro and with the young people who attend the summer center promoted by Caritas in the neighborhood.

"Be Love" is the title of the mural that saw the contribution of the TStreet Foundation of Terese Clark, an organization that is committed to creating engaging public works of art in urban communities that encourage human connection and positive social change.

The work that the boys were involved in was started by a workshop with Tina Loiodice which took place on November 20, 2018 on the anniversary of the signing of the "Convention on the rights of children and adolescents".

IT WAS SUCH AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE TO BE WITNESS TO THE SHIFT THAT THIS PROJECT BROUGHT TO THE YOUTH AND THE COMMUNITY.

ART TRULY CAN BRING US ALL TOGETHER AND CONNECT US TO OUR COMMON HUMANITY.

European Artists

We spent the summer in Spain and Italy this year meeting amazing artists and documenting their works.  Here is a sneak preview of a documentary we will be releasing featuring one of our favorites!

STAYED TUNED…. The documentary will be released in 2019 showcasing a group of my favorite European artistist’s . Our extensive European travel for the past 7 years has birthed many incredible connections!

INTERNATIONAL 'STREET ART FOR AMATRICE' PROJECT SENDS MESSAGE OF HOPE AND RENEWAL.

We are proud of our International mural project, 'Street Art for Amatrice' located in central Italy. The artistic pictorial showcased the city's strength and spread a message of hope and rebirth for the residents recovering from the devastating 2016 earthquake.  

Our team's incredible vision, talent and execution on the project provided sustainable social and economic renewal to the city. We are thrilled to see these seeds of hope and renewal continue to grow.

View our video below to get a sense of this heartfelt project and artistic expression of the city's resilience and historical past . 

Street Art for Amatrice was lead by Mauro Sgarbi and curated by Simona Capodimonti.

Artists Mauro, Beetroot, Maupal, Moby Dick, GiuSy and D'Amico created an incredible work of art.  What an honor to collaborate with these skilled artists whose portfolios offer a wealth of beauty and depth.  Their vision and commitment towards the rebirth of Amatrice was inspiring.

"NEVER GIVE UP' MAURO SGARBI- PROJECT FOUNDER AND LEADER

'THE LIGHT OF REBIRTH' GIUSY

'CODE' BEETROOT

'REBOOT/RESTART' MAUPAL

'CAMILLA' MOBY DICK

LEARN MORE ABOUT AMATRICE'S EARTHQUAKE..               

On August 24th, 2016, the town of Amatrice was devastated by a 6.0 magnitude earthquake. The town that was loved by so many was devastated.                                                                    The earthquake tragedy made worldwide news.                   

Dignatary's and resources throughout Europe and world wide reached out to help.                                                    

Pope Frances visited the city and its residents to offer his prayers and support. Worldwide prayers and intentions surrounded the fractured city and its people. 

POPE FRANCIS VISITS AMATRICE TOWN, SITE OF ITALY EARTHQUAKE. (PHOTO CREDIT TIME MAGAZINE).

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited the site and announced the Canadian government would match up to 2 million dollars in donations to the Italy Earthquake Relief fund. 

MAYOR OF AMATRICE SERGIO PIROZZI IS EMBRACED BY PRIME MINISTER JUSTIN TRUDEAU. (HIS WIFE SOPHIE GAZES ON).. (SEAN KILPATRICK/ THE CANDIAN PRESS VIA AP)

Andrea Bocelli visits Amatrice and offered his support to Mayor Serigio Prozzi and the people of Amatrice. Watch this touching video to see the heart of this town and its leader.  

 We continue to send our healing intentions and prayers to this community. Amatrice- you will forever be in our hearts.

We are looking forward to future collaborations near and far that invest in the heart of communities. 

HOMETOWN HERO HONORED IN SEATTLE COMMUNITY

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ARTIST ANDY ECCLESHALL AND CURATOR TERESE CLARK LOOK UP AT A MURAL OF SEATTLE BASEBALL LEGEND EDO VANNI AT AEGIS OF QUEEN ANNE AT ROGERS PARK.

Photo taken by Joe Veyera.

When businesses develop a new property, they often will seek out ways to reach out and engage with the community that they are building in. Aegis Living wanted to 'give back' and honor the area that they were building in.      

Tstreet's vision for the mural project was to both honor the time period of the residents living in the building as well as the history of the iconic Seattle neighborhood in which it was built. 

Further research into the history of the area, revealed that legendary Seattle baseball hero, Edo Vanni was a longtime resident of the Queen Anne neighborhood. Mr. Vanni was a local celebrity and  known as the 'Dean of Baseball' in Seattle.                                          

He attended the University of Washington, played with Fred Hutchinson (of Seattle's Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center) and had a successful career with the Seattle Rainer's baseball team.

Residents moving into the new community now frequently recognize the Baseball Hero from their time period.

A big thanks to artist Andy Eccleshaw, who's fine art talent and skills made this project a huge success. 

A Spontaneous Studio Tour with artist Marco Tamburro.

To say that Marco Tamburro has a expansive artistic range is an understatement. He holds degrees in Architecture, Visual Arts and Interior Design. Originally from Perugia, he was drawn to the cultural beauty and quality of life in Rome. 

An incredibly successful painter, his works appear in galleries and alternative spaces of the urban scene. He is active in the theatre and fashion industry as well.                                                    

 I was thrilled to spend an afternoon in his gallery in Rome viewing  his current works and discussing his upcoming projects. 

Marco Tamburro from Marco Tamburro on Vimeo.

In the painting above, Marco shares his interpretation of our world of distractions and the  'depersonalization' of the human being who lives, but does not truly exist. 

I admire Marco's drive and commitment for self expression through his pieces. His style is bold, colorful and energizing.                                                      

It was an incredible experience to connect with this talented artist.    His drive and unique ability to create works that transcend to multiple milieus is inspiring. 

Check out Marco's website to witness the process he goes through to create his work. So Inspiring. 

Jerico: Talented beyond his years.

Jericho is a Filipino artist who lives in Rome, Italy.                                                                                           

He relocated to Rome with his family when he 10 years old, and began his immersion into the Italian culture. At the young age of 13, he started creating graffiti and would post his work in abandoned and secluded areas.                                                                                                                     

His love of Art History surfaced early on and notes that he was influenced in his studies by a variety of artists such as Francis Bacon and Van Gogh.  His talent and generous spirit is beyond his years. His mural works are much sought after.                                                                                                                                     

‘The Great Peace’

 Jerico’s portrait above is located in a large park in Rome.  When one walks past it, it is quite calming.. and effects the observer slows down. 

Lovely to connect with Jerico in Rome this past June.                             We spent time together discussing his work, passions, and next projects. Our passions are well aligned in regards to the profound shift that public art brings to communities. His works are incredibly impactful. 

He is great example of the impact of story telling and urban regeneration. Such a unique style and spirit.  Watch out world! 

Swings emerge as a musical instrument in this playful public artwork

I am loving this innovative public art project 21 Swings by Tous Les Jours! Each swing triggers a different musical note, and when multiple swings are used at the same time, it creates a musical composition, where different melodies emerge. Through collaboration and play, individuals create music together. This interactive project brings together community and gives people - including adults - space to play. Innovative and interactive!

Watch this video to see the piece in action: 

Robert Vargas

 Robert Vargas is an Los Angeles based artist. He paints the people in his community in a unique spontaneous way.  He’ll sit in a public space and spontaneously ask a stranger if he can draw them. In that moment, when he’s sketching someone, he is able to capture their essence and soul. 

"I love to paint from life."

OUR LADY OF DTLA,  ROBERT VARGUS

Robert is the kind of artist that truly inspires me, as he works day in and day out on the ground within his community. He is well known for his innovative LA public art events. 

Robert's portraits of Downtown LA residents are impactful and showcase his authentic connection to community. Through this work, he has had a profound impact on his community and the transformation of downtown L. A.

Check out this video that showcases his committed involvement in the LA community: http://www.coolhunting.com/culture/interview-robert-vargas               

To see more of Robert in ACTION, check out this short video:

Contemporary Artist Brad Downey

During my time onsite at the Big City Life project in Rome,  I had the pleasure of spending time with contemporary artist Brad Downey. 

Brad is renowned for his unique work. His installations are characterized by spontaneous sculptures and clever urban interventions using found objects in unconventional ways. He is American born and based in Berlin.

FOUNTAIN, BRAD DOWNEY, 2013

Brad took a unique conceptual approach to the Big City Life project. He spoke with the residents living in the building and asked if they had any grievances or uncompleted repairs in their apartments. In response,   Brad in turn created a winch on the balcony of one of the residents' apartments to lift up heavy bags. This installation piece was one of many he created to provide solutions to those problems. I loved his selfless focus and found his creativity inspiring!

Problem Solving As Mural, Big City Life Project, Brad Downey (2015)

"I hope my work could have the potential to inspire people to change something. This is my job, to show others that it is at least possible to change a city and participate in questioning objects".

- Downey from Building or Breaking, with Chiara Santina

Brad onsite with Stefano Antonelli during his installation on the Big City Life project. Both connecting with a resident who later sang us a song. A palpable sense of excitement and renewed sense of community was present. Amazing work being done here!o

The form of community engagement that Brad chose is such an inspiring example of neighborhood regeneration offering cultural and social development with a beautiful sensitivity to the immediate needs of that community.

Check out Brad's website to learn more about all of his compelling projects, including these two...

A BUILDING IS A BUILDING, BRAD DOWNEY, 2014

BEGINNING AND THE END, BRAD DOWNEY, 2010

Big City Life Rome

Every now and then you experience a project that sparks something in your soul. That rare moment occurred when I spent two days onsite during production at the Big City Life project in Rome.      

GUIDO VAN HELTEN ( AUS), September 23, 2015

This masterful urban regeneration project literally transformed the public housing complex of Tor Marancia. Entire buildings were covered with masterpieces in 43 days. The innovative project leaders collaborated with residents as well as international and local street artists.  

SETH (FR)- IL BAMBINAO REDENTORE, BIG CITY LIFE 2015

The Big City Life project was produced by the impressive husband and wife team, Stefano Antonelli and Francesca Mezzano of 999 Contemporary Gallery. This style of community engagement and beautification is an incredible example of urban regeneration at its best.

The duo has beautifully aligned their passion for working with artists and communities to create this urban regeneration brainchild, Big City Life.

Check out this great video about the project:

Observing Stefano's talented orchestration of the artists and the inner workings of the project was incredible. His leadership and passionate commitment has led to the extraordinary transformation of this neighborhood and community.      

What a thrill to be invited to spend time onsite observing the project.  

999 Contemporary Gallery is truly making a difference. Incredible work being done here! 

Check out the project's website for more stunning images of the murals.

MR KLEVRA (IT)- NOSTRA SIGNORA DI SHANGHAI

A brilliant time spent onsite in Rome with Big City Life Curator Stephano Antonelli and Brad Downey, Contemporary Artist.                                      

The Big City Life Project is Urban Regeneration at its BEST !