May. 4 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Come check out the latest mural at Mexic-Arte Museum! This mural will be painted by artists Ana Sofia and Chous, from our Sister City, Saltillo.
Muralists Ana Sofia and Chous from Saltillo will be painting an outdoor mural at Mexic-Arte from Friday, April 26th to Wednesday, May 1st.
When: Saturday, May 4th,
4:00–5:30pm
Where: Mexic-Arte Museum, 419 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, 78701
Parking: Visit our website to see parking options near Mexic-Arte Museum
Admission: Free!
Sponsored in part by Austin Saltillo Sister Cities Association and City of Austin Economic Development Department!
About the Project
This mural is part of the Annual Saltillo Day in Austin celebration May 3-5, 2024. In 1968 the Mayors from Saltillo and Austin formalized the Austin-Saltillo Sister Cities relationship focusing on citizen diplomacy, friendship, education, and culture. This year’s activities includes Saltillo-based artists, Chous and Ann Sofia Flores creating murals at Plaza Saltillo and Mexic-Arte Museum with the assistance of Austin Independent School District’s International High School students supported in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department. These two murals are the first public art installations on the 5th St. Mexican American Heritage Corridor & District connecting downtown to the eastside of Austin along E. 5 th Street.
About The Sisterhood of Two Hearts
This piece is titled “The Sisterhood of Two Hearts” and portrays the scenic beauty of Austin and Saltillo as sister cities. It incorporates graphic elements such as cacti, flowers, a woman with a traditional Saltillo Sarape at the forefront symbolizing the reforestation of life and fraternity. Each part of this artwork contains elements that showcase the culture and history that binds these two cities together.
About the Artists
Julio Ávalos, also known as Chous, and Ana Flores Lavin are graphic artists and designers who specialize in large-scale murals and public art as well as traditional and digital illustration. Based in Saltillo, Coahuila, they have worked on major projects and explored their passion for the arts in Mexico and around the world. A main focus of their work is to engage in the recovery of public spaces and crime prevention through art and cultural management. In addition to their urban art projects, they have worked on branding for companies and produced creative output for various cultural festivals.
