The artistry and message of my favorite mural painting collective, the Tlacolulokos, continues to be revealed on the walls of Tlacolula de Matamoros. Today, on a brief visit, blogger buddy Chris and I stumbled on three of their masterpieces. The first one I’d previously seen and blogged about in 2017 under the title, Who tells your story. However, the second mural was new to both of us.
A blouse divided.
A broken heart — not your usual randa de aguja (needlework technique) blouse detail.
Their message, not mine.
The third mural was a couple of houses down and presents a more historic and celebratory entrance.
Spanish swords and Mitla grecas provide driveway decoration.
A headless woman woman in traditional Tlacolula costume walks toward the entrance.
Thoughts of an upcoming festival castillo, agains the backdrop of the valley’s mountains, dance in her missing head.
Her carrizo shopping basket is filled with purchases for the festival.
From the first Tlacolulokos mural I saw in 2014 to their Tokiolula mural through today, their art continues to speak to me, teach me, and inspire me to really see the people and culture around me.
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Thank you, Shannon. Their work is gorgeous! – strikingly effective, beautifully executed and so sophisticated in design concept. I just found their website and see they’ve done a major set of murals in L.A. as well.
They are my favorites! This blog post talks about the Los Angeles project.
Stunning.
Love their art and the honor they pay to their culture!
Such exquisite work! Thank you!
You are very welcome. All their work is stunning!
These are fantastic!
I love each and every one of their works that I have seen!