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Disney Springs mural takes flight for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Houston artist honored to be featured in Disney Springs Art Walk

Houston artist Emily Ding paints “Taking Flight” in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at the Disney Springs Art Walk: A Canvas of Expression at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The artwalk is a popular feature of Disney Springs that showcases the creative works of diverse artists. (© 2024 Disney. All rights reserved.)

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Shopping and dining are what come to mind when talking about Disney Springs, but it’s also a vibrant art scene.

Disney Springs continues to add to the celebration of diversity with the Disney Springs Art Walk: A Canvas of Expression. Located at Town Center, the art walk is a popular feature that showcases the creative works of diverse artists.

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Houston artist Emily Ding recently painted “Taking Flight” in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

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“My piece ‘Taking Flight’ is about finding one’s own way whether it seems impossible or not,” said Ding.

Disney has been a huge inspiration behind Ding’s work and one of the few role models she had growing up was animated Mulan.

“Being a grown-up myself, I am honored to be a representation of what we can achieve no matter what our backgrounds are,” Ding said.

Watch footage of Ding painting “Taking Flight” below.


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