Celebrating Mexican WXLLSPACE Artists
Cinco de Mayo marks the celebration of Mexico’s victory against France at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It is a day that holds significance as a symbol of Mexican pride and resilience. Check out these amazing Mexican mural artists as we celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
Victor "Marka27" Quiñonez | Brooklyn, NY
Born in Mexico but raised in America, Victor "Marka27" Quiñonez brings a multicultural perspective to his art. His distinctive style, dubbed "Neo Indigenous," blends street and pop culture with Mexican and indigenous aesthetics, making his work truly stand out.
“I’m Mexican. It’s in my blood, my heritage, my people. Mexico is known to be one of the most influential cultures that transformed the mural movement.” - Marka27 in an interview with Downtown Worcester
Check out their landing page → https://explore.wxllspace.com/artist/marka27
Said Dokins | Mexico City, MX
Said Dokins, from Mexico City, began his artistic journey in the nineties, using graffiti as a platform for political expression. Dokins explores the potential of words and letters in his art, utilizing calligraphy and graffiti to emphasize their significance in relation to language, time, space, and memory, while also making a political statement.
Check out their landing page → https://explore.wxllspace.com/artist/said-dokins
Eduardo “Trasher” Bastida | Mexico City, MX
Trasher, a graduate of the National School of Plastic Arts (UNAM, Mexico), began his artistic journey with graffiti, later expanding into various styles inspired by pop art, surrealism, and science fiction. His work often explores themes like pre-Hispanic Mexican culture, magic, and urban legends, exhibited internationally in places like The Living Gallery in New York and the Embassy of Mexico in Japan. Trasher has also collaborated with renowned brands such as Mini Cooper and Nike.
Check out their landing page → https://explore.wxllspace.com/artist/trasheer
Joseph “Sentrock” Perez | Chicago, IL
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Sentrock, a Mexican-American street artist, found his artistic voice in the vibrant world of graffiti, drawing inspiration from his Mexican-American heritage. His distinctive bird mask over a human figure (named Bird City Saint) has become his hallmark, symbolizing hope, freedom, and resilience in the face of adversity. Through his art, Sentrock aims to uplift and inspire his community, blending elements of his background, history, and empathy into every stroke.
Check out their landing page → https://explore.wxllspace.com/artist/sentrock
