An artistic intervention with its own name
That idea is not the result of anonymity, but of the artist maria del roxosomeone with family roots in villa orilat the council of Ibias. According to La Nueva España, it all started in 2008 when they decided to transform the façade of a disused garage. He painted his parents and neighbors, transforming a run-down corner into a place of warm welcome to the city.
“I told the owner that if he could fix it, I would give him a gift.” mural the entrance to town Since then, her work has grown and Authentic open-air museum.
Murals, neighborhood stories
The project gained further momentum in 2022 with the following names: Once upon a time in Villa Oril. The purpose was clear. beautify the environment and strengthen community ties. From the windows the girls are looking into to the women sweeping the doorways, each painting represents a real scene or a memory from a local resident.
Maria is shaping her faceeveryday gestures and actions on time-worn doors and abandoned house facades, some influenced by the sun and the passage of time. One of the portraits shows a countryman at the entrance of a deserted house. Another woman below granary. All numbers appear to be interacting real environment.
Villa Oril, a transformed village
This small nucleus is barely 12 registered residentshas become the unexpected focus of . cultural attraction. In addition to paintings, sculpture It is distributed throughout the village. The works not only beautify but also restore the collective identity of the place.
Between art and nature in Ibias
villa oril is on the council of Ibiasone of the least known areas asturias. Located over 2 hours from Oviedo, beauty of nature Contrast this with institutional forgetting. Ibias was once one of the great gold reserves of the Roman Empire and preserves traces of its past in the form of forts, palosas and citadels. black slate architecture.
This area is also a cultural hub Kunqueirarelated to traditional wood carving. their mountain sceneryhigh altitude vineyards and rugged routes. dead woman’s well Making Ibia the ideal destination for enthusiasts hikingfishing and canoeing on the Nabia and Ibias rivers.
Regional revitalization model
in the case of villa oril shows how it is done. art can transform A rural reality characterized by Depopulation. authenticity of the work of maria del roxoBy depicting real people in everyday settings, he brought back vibrancy and pride to a town that seemed destined for oblivion.
in the era of Depopulation and Rural agingthis work is presented as an inspiring example for other communities. It’s not only an artistic practice, but also a way to restore the spirit. collective story and a sense of belonging.
A living gallery in the heart of Asturias
villa oril No signature or ticket required. living museum A place where art and memory come together. Visitors walk among the murals, seemingly observing through windows or waving from doorways. intimate tour of history of town He spoke through their faces.
Every time a new mural is created, maria del roxo As well as expanding on his work; soul of villa orilwhich today stands as its symbol. cultural resistance The beauty of the western Asturian countryside.
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