SIEMPRE ESTARAS
ABOUT THIS PIECE
My mural consists of mixed media; I use exterior latex paint along with spray paint. In recent years, my work has gravitated towards a portrayal of nature and life. It’s been a healing process of mine to connect deeper with the world around us. The flowers I chose to paint were inspired by real flowers I found on a walk. The piece represents having love and compassion; always taking time to appreciate the little things around us. -
Mauro de la Tierra
ABOUT THIS ARTIST
Mauro de la Tierra is a first generation Mexican American from San Antonio; a self-taught painter, sculptor, and illustrator. What began with street art transitioned into canvas and beyond. With support from his community, and his mentor, Albert Gonzales, he has been self-employed as a full time artist since October 2017. Mauro considers himself community-made and is community-driven.
His work focuses on socio-economic challenges and generational struggles such as the prison industrial complex, poverty, addiction, and the deterioration of the earth. His work captures a side of life that is often vilified and ignored while also making a statement of love for humanity. With the use of spray paint, acrylic, and oil paints, Mauro creates heavy textures on canvas in a modern and raw style of whimsical, surreal, abstract expressionism.
