calle guanajuato mural
A Wall that Builds Bridges
As you enter our market from Lithia Way, notice the colorful mural overlooking Ashland Creek on Calle Guanajuato. This wonderfully whimsical depiction of the streets and landmarks of Ashland’s sister city, Guanajuato, Mexico, is Ashland’s largest mural.
Titled “Las Calles de Guanajuato” (The Streets of Guanajuato), it was painted by a native of that city, artist Loreta Rangel Villasenor, and supported by local funding.
International in scope and scale, the mural reflects a spirit of cooperation, locally and internationally. When we reach out to our closest friends, in this case, fellow artists in our sister city in Mexico, we are reaching out to a wider world. Recognizing and embracing our shared humanity draws our countries closer together.
We at the Lithia Artisans Market of Ashland are honored to share space with this beautiful art piece, and we thank Loreta for her vibrant contribution to the texture of downtown Ashland.
