Lucas Hearne, Ana’s part time assistant is painting the shelf that will hold the wall of fame.

To the right above is how it will look before the cans are laid in (notice the wall maquette to the left of the actual cart)

She then takes us to the top of her barn, where she has her working studio and immediately we see items that are key to her inspiration: photos of Latino pioneers which are the subject of Marta’s oral histories, a book filled with stories, and clippings.

The front wall of the cart holds Café Bustelo cans with portraits of RI Latino pioneers and other objects. All reflect the personal stories told by each, and Marta recognizes Fefa Rosario’s portrait and next to it, a sketch of “Fefa’s Market.”

Also part of the wall is the history of Central Falls with the textile mills as the backdrop, and some of individuals who are important to that history.

Jeny visits Ana at her studio and finds her busy at work, finishing up the roof of the cart.

Ana mixes colors to get the right shade of blue and also complimentary shades.

The roof is made of canvas, draped over the steel frame created by Meredith and crew at Steel Yard. ⬇︎