From cave drawings to urban graffiti, images and words shape the way we perceive the world. Visual art literally changes our consciousness when we look at it. Our environment affects us in fundamental ways, shaping our culture and the way we think. If you wander through any city street or drive on Read more…
Art changes the way we perceive the world. It’s no wonder that large companies spend millions of dollars littering our urban landscapes with billboards. Public murals, in contrast to advertisements, have the ability to teach, inspire, and even bring healing to communities. The Essencia Art Collective is raising awareness of the importance Read more…
Arizona is a state with a strong and diverse Indian population with a history that goes back over a thousand years. Along the East Coast of The United States, the newcomers from Europe arrived from the east in the early 1600’s. In Arizona, Marcos deNiza along with Estevanico (an escaped African slave), Read more…