During Rixy’s recent picnic and mural celebration on Saturday, October 15th Pa*Lante, Curatorial Assistant Jasper Sanchez, encouraged the artist to reflect on her new mural at 301 Highland Ave in Roxbury’s Fort Hill. This soundbite offers some highlights from their exchange, with additional details that situate Rixy’s themes and motifs within a larger diasporic context. And, to demystify some of the art-making processes we engage in, hear Rixy’s detailed applications of studies and experience to offer one of her latest contributions to the community.