Mexican Painting

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In the middle it seems to me at least that this almost depicts a traditional Mayan or Aztec logo or reference of some sort. It has that sort of vibe honoring Mexico’s tradition that I feel that Martinez is depicting in the middle of this beautiful mural. Next is the right side of the mural. I believe that the opposite of the left side this side features a male instead of a female. This Mexican iconic skeleton represents another “Día de Muertos” or day of the dead figure to me. The literal depiction of this mural is something that I think a lot of people in this area can appreciate with Mexican ancestry or not. The medium used by Martinez is spray paint containing a multitude of colors ranging from a dark charcoal black to a bright teal blue. The surface in which the graffiti artist and Lubbock native uses in this mural is just a plain brick building. The bricks feel almost glossy so I’m guessing he also used a layer of gloss to his above life-size mural. That’s another thing that I love about this piece, it’s that all Martinez needed to create his masterpiece is a few cans of spray paint and a black surface in which he …show more content…

But well narrow it down. The main eye catching element of this art piece is the color. As soon as you turn the corner onto the street this is the first thing you spot. It’s so nicely painted and configured to appease to the viewer, whether it’s an experienced artist, or a casual viewer such as myself. Anyone can appreciate this beautifully painted element of the above life size mural. As for my principal of art there are a lot of options that I assessed such as proportion, scale, pattern, and focal point. I think the scale of this mural really defines it as a piece of art. Not only is it beautifully crafted but the monumental scale of this piece really set it apart from anything else I saw at the first Friday art trail. Such a fundamental art concept such as scale, color, and proportion really do put emphasis on the meaning of this beyond life sized mural by Martinez that stands as a predominate point behind the pieces meaning in which it

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