Koco Collab is the coalescence of artists Aiko Szymczak and Corinne Trujillo. In our practice, we depict ethnically diverse subjects with cross-cultural imagery and themes of nature. By juxtaposing stoic grayscale figures with vibrant backgrounds, we explore the relationship between the inner workings of the mind and the external world. We seek to unravel the complexity of our history by taking various elements of our heritages and weaving them back into new stories. By doing this, we create a platform for the healing process. Within our work, we delve into conversations and projects surrounding mental health, land acknowledgement, introspection and highlighting underrepresented people in the community. We aim to create safe, public spaces in which the viewer can reflect and feel seen.
Large-scale mural combining bold geometric patterns in yellow, red, and black with realistic grayscale portraits and botanical elements, creating a balanced composition between abstraction and figuration.
View this muralA mural features grayscale portraits of a man, woman, and child alongside a bull, with bold orange and teal backgrounds, cacti, and a celestial scene of the moon and birds.
View this muralThis vibrant mural by Koco Collab features a surreal combination of a whale, a human figure with a red halo, and the bold word "Coffee," set against a colorful backdrop with bold patterns and flowers.
View this muralThe artwork features a grayscale portrait of a woman with long earrings, overlaid with a textured moon and surrounded by yellow, pink, and orange striped elements against a teal background including cacti silhouettes.
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