Orale 2023

Painted in the Offices of ORALE, an immigrants advocacy organization. Long Beach, CA

Sacred as the Sun 2021

Mural honoring faith, culture, and student success.

Westside Long Beach,CA

Elote con Paz

“Un elote con todo porfavor,”

Series of prints made to help raise funds for local immigrants rights organizations in response to violence against local street vendors. They proclaim a demand for peace and justice.

2020

Audrey Lorde

June 2020

North Long Beach, CA

Uptown Renaissance

North Long Beach 2020

Campaign Finance Activity Sheet

2020

Bobby Blue

Long Beach 2020

Presencia De Lo Invisible

5631 Atlantic Ave.

Long Beach, CA

2018

Presencia de lo Invisible/ Presence of the Invisible

My approach to this concept started with research into family immigration narratives. These stories deal with themes of separation, reunion, humor, and loss.

The mural is a snapshot of a girl who was separated from her family and is in search of them with the help of her mystical coyote.

This art project is a practice in opening up discussions into our own origin stories and hopefully draw attention to the inhumane treatment of people only looking for a safe place to land.

Special Thanks to the Arts Council for Long Beach

View More About the Project Here

Wanderer, there is no road, the road is made by walking

5881 Cherry Ave Long Beach, CA

Acrylic on Stucco

79' x 15'

2016

This mural project is sponsored by the City of Long Beach Office of 9th District Councilman Rex Richardson. It is part of the Creative Corridor Mural project series titled Uptown Renaissance. It is painted on the Intercity Fellowship Hall building

Visit HERE for detailed images of the project

Azalea Mural

South Gate, CA 2015

Dimensions 23' x 11' 7"

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South Gate Classic

2015

Seaside Mural-Detail

Portrait of Dalai Lama

Acrylic on Masonry

Peace Makers

PEACEMAKERS , mural stands at 10' high and 325' long. It represents the theme of Peace and non- violence. In the mural there are 11 portraits of peace & non violence social and political activists. They include; Gandhi, Rosa Parks, Nelson Mandela, Robert F. Kennedy, Chuon Nath, Cesar Chavez, Martin Luther King, Mother Teresa, Dalai Lama, Dolores Huerta,& Harvey Milk

Mural is sponsored the the City of Long Beach Redevelopment Agency, 1st District Council member Robert Garcia's Office, and The Department of Parks Recreation and Marine

Long Beach, CA

2011

Wetland Wildlife

"Wetland Wildlife" is a mural that is 225' long and is located on the North Wall of Seaside Park. It represents the type of wildlife native to Southern California. Pictured are images of local flora& fauna such as Egrets, Herons and butterflies.

To the Artist Assistants on this project:
Abaro Agredano, Eric Caro, Miguel Loza, Pedro Ruiz, Esaul Romo, and Tyler N. Thys.

Much Appreciation to all the Volunteers who came out to paint

Mural is sponsored the the City of Long Beach Redevelopment Agency, 1st District Council member Robert Garcia's Office, and The Department of Parks Recreation and Marine

Mural is Located at Seaside Park in Long Beach, CA
Corner of 14th St. and Chestnut Ave.

Zaferia

Mural is located at 15th St. and Junipero

It represents the local history of the area. A cross section of community and business and agriculture. The art deco facade is also representative of the local period architecture found in the city.

Long Beach, CA

2007

A Neighborhood Perspective

This Mural Project Sponsored by The Long Beach Redevelopment Agency and Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine

" A Neighborhood Perspective", reflects the history and the lifestyle of the people residing in The North Atlantic Corridor area. The mural transitions from agricultural fields into a modern view of the Atlantic Corridor, representing the development throughout the years. As well as the many immigration changes that has transformed it into a multiracial and multi-ethnic neighborhood.

Here are pictures of the mural. It shows the progress of the mural. I will be adding more pictures as the mural progresses. Mural located at 5660 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach, CA.

Long Beach,CA

2012

Neighborhood Perspective Detail

Colorado Lagoon

The Colorado Lagoon Wetland and Marine Science Center

This mural wraps around the entire building measuring 110 linear feet. It depicts over 30 types of flora and fauna. Each were painted with correct reference to size and color.

Project sponsored by the friends of the Colorado Lagoon, Partners of Parks, City of Long Beach Department of Parks Recreation and Marine.

Long Beach Afternoon

Located at the corner of Pine Ave. and 8th St. in Long Beach CA.

Sponsored by the Redevelopment Agency of Long Beach

Pacific Electric

Located at the corner of Pacific Ave. and Ocean Blvd. in Long Beach CA.

Sponsored by the Redevelopment Agency of Long Beach

COMMUNITY MURAL PROJECTS

Murals are a personal and public cultural investment. These large art pieces are the collective hard work of community organizations, institutions, cities, and artists.

When producing a public mural; the goal is to create work of art that resonates the style of the artist while incorporating community participation into the process.

The public murals I work on have to take on and meet the public face to face. Whether it is in the planning or execution of a mural, involving community members ensures the longevity of the work while fostering the personal investment community their work of art.

For information or consultation services on setting up or planning a community mural project contact me at: Lozaprojects@gmail.com