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Join Ana Rodriguez in exploring the process of transforming available resources into objects with visual soul. Registration is required. Made possible by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs. For more information, please contact the library at 305-375-5572 or specialcollections@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
A project dedicated to capturing the essence of Miami’s rich and diverse history through the lens of visual storytelling. The narrative behind any project is the foundation of its strength, serving as the first step in crafting a compelling story that fosters empathy with the viewer. Join illustrator artist Ana Rodriguez in exploring the process of transforming available resources into objects with visual soul, all while encouraging a deeper connection with yourself to discover and express your own unique voice.
About the presenter
Ana Rodriguez, a graphic designer by day and a devoted artist by night, made the journey from Colombia to Miami 28 years ago and has since grown to love Miami as her home. With two decades of experience in the broadcast industry, particularly in the news sector, she has developed a keen interest in current events and an understanding of the influence history has on our modern world.
Ana's passion for art and history has led her on a journey of artistic exploration. She embarked on a project aiming to find a common language to define her community's identity, starting with its history. Her artistic mission is to engage her community in discussions about the ever-evolving city of Miami, providing an open table to address important topics. Ana strives to craft memorable images that resonate with people, delivering a message that sticks with them.
This program was made possible through generous funding from the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs.
About the Vasari Project:
The Vasari Project is a library collection at Main Library dedicated to documenting, collecting, and preserving Miami-Dade County's art history from 1945 to the present. It is a living archive that grows through contributions from artists, art professionals, exhibition spaces, galleries, institutions, and private donors.
The Vasari Project is a resource for ongoing research, scholarship, publications, artists' projects, exhibitions, and events. The archive collects documentation rather than original works of art composed primarily of printed matter: correspondence, press clippings, photographs, posters, books, exhibition catalogs, artists' files, oral histories, and other ephemeral materials.
About the Division of Special Collections & Archives:
Miami-Dade Public Library System’s Division of Special Collections & Archives is located at the Main Library and holds rare and irreplaceable historical materials for the benefit of the public and scholarly community. They oversee the Helen Muir Florida Collection, 16mm Film Collection, Cuban Collection of Rare Books & Ephemera, Genealogy Collection, Vasari Project archive, and Rare & Antiquarian books from as early as the 17th century. The Division aims to provide the public with the contents of these collections at their request, which include books, original manuscripts, over 18,000 photographs, prints, artifacts, audiovisual resources, and electronic media.
AGE GROUP: | Adult (19+) |
EVENT TYPE: | Special Collections | Performances & Presentations | In-Person | History |
TAGS: | Special Collections | In-Person | Hobbies & Special Interest | Art |
Mon, Jan 13 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
Tue, Jan 14 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
Wed, Jan 15 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
Thu, Jan 16 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
Fri, Jan 17 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
Sat, Jan 18 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
Sun, Jan 19 | Closed |