Memoria de las vías

Created for Pueblo de casas pintadas project.

Since 2020, the Pueblo de Casas Pintadas project has been bringing color and life to San Ramón. After five years of work, the initiative has reached a milestone: 27 murals now adorn the town, turning forgotten corners into vibrant cultural landmarks.

Artists painted the town’s historic railway water tank, a symbolic site at the entrance to San Ramón via Route 63 from Canelones. “We are very happy to carry out this project in such an emblematic space,” said artist Guillermina Taranto (@_vastaga on Instagram).

This mural is conceived as a tribute to the new generations—those who never knew the train that once contributed so much to the town and no longer passes by. At the same time, it invites them to dream of a more connected future. By intervening on the old water tank at the train station, the collective seeks to bring strength and hope to the community.

Alongside the murals, a documentary is being filmed to capture not only the creative process but also the voices of residents. “This time we wanted to go further, gathering testimonies from people who share their memories of the tank. The mural becomes an excuse to meet, exchange ideas, and preserve those stories in the documentary,” explained Loredana Morando, who leads the film project.

For artist Germán Martínez (@shaera_bo on Instagram), the murals are more than decoration: “It’s a way of connecting with everyday life in the town and being part of change. Culture allows us to reclaim forgotten spaces, breathe new life into them, and encourage neighbors to take ownership of their surroundings.”