TITLE

Monarcas - Cactus & Palms Coloring the City

ARTIST

Laony Oramas

CREATED

January 2021

LOCATION

Sonora and Ware E.

ABOUT THIS PIECE

Inspired by the beautiful colors that we can see in McAllen and their contrasts, the blue sky, the beautiful palm trees dancing to the rhythm of the breeze, the green cacti everywhere and the monarch butterflies that visit us every year

ABOUT THIS ARTIST

Laony Oramas was born in Venezuela in a small town: Guatire, considered part of the capital zone Gran Caracas. She grew up surrounded by a lot of love and a great family; She has always characterized herself as a very cheerful and sociable, lover of music and art.

Eight years ago, She immigrated to the United States in search of a better quality of life, fleeing from the dictatorial government that took over her beloved country. As a way to relieve nostalgia she have been painting and letting his soul express itself through creativity with his colors. Five years ago, he arrived in McAllen, which became his home city for 3 years.

She has been participating in the standpipe project sponsored by Keep McAllen beautiful. Currently she has painted 4 pipes and about to start the 5th. Laony loves being able to participate beautifying the city and other artistic and cultural projects