By now if you follow my post you know one of my favourite artists is Frida Kahlo and we cannot mention Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) without Diego Rivera (1886-1957). Twice married they led a turmultous personal life but each a spectacular professional life.
Rivera was known for his involvement and participation with the Mexican Mural Movement beginning in the 1920’s. He painted big fresco murals in Mexico City, Cuernavaca, Chapingo, San Francisco, Detroit and New York City.
The tradition of mural painting continues today, see video Aztec meets Urban. The choice of canvas is street buildings, lamp posts, benches; the tools of the trade stencils, freehand drawing, stickers, stencils, spray paint. Now, it is a supported and encouraged art form. Graffiti Festivals are sponsored throughout the world.
Street Art, Aztec meets Urban, 2015
Although not in my sphere of activity, I appreciate the vitality and talent of these artists.
I continue my sketching on paper and watercolour pigment along the beaches in La Peñita and Guayabitos.
View from Las Brisas, La Peñita, watercolour, 2016
Meeting at Fishmonger, La Peñita, watercolour, 2016
Brochetas, Guayabitos, watercolour, 2016
As always, you portray the true essence of our beautiful bay.
Thanks Riberta, always appreciated when you and others write me a comment. It is a special place this bay.