CBT is proud to support Boston’s “Experience Chinatown,” a two-month long arts festival dedicated to celebrating community and drawing tourism to the neighborhood. The celebration showcases artwork and performances by local artists throughout the month of September, including a creative and thought-provoking mural by CBT Graphic Designer and gifted artist, Dana Balletta.
Dana’s piece, “Connected by Fate,” is on display near the Chinatown gate at WakuWaku Ramen. Exploring themes of community, interconnectedness, and destiny, her work prompts us to pause and reflect on how we constantly influence and inspire each other.
Take a look at her artist’s statement below and be sure to swing by to see her work!
“As a graphic designer, I use my craft to connect people—whether connecting them to other people, resources, events, or experiences. I have always been fascinated by the Red String of Fate, an East Asian belief that soulmates were connected by an invisible red string that would eventually bring them together. When thinking about my artistic philosophy and this year's ‘Experience Chinatown’ theme, I thought about how this concept of fate could apply on a larger scale, to an entire community. Whether you’re a longtime resident or just passing through, perhaps we're all meant to be in this specific time and place for a reason, in a way that benefits each other. If we look at it this way, we can foster a better sense of community and togetherness. The strings that connect us may twist and tangle, but they will never break.”