Do I sound like I'm exaggerating in my title? Maybe, but the truth is, I remember seeing this mural the first time I visited Mazunte many years ago. And although street art tends to be a fickle experience, constantly at the peril of being defaced or painted over, this one clearly managed to stand the test of time. But after all, this town is famous for its sea turtles (even though the name of Mazunte is a type of crab).
Where Is It?
This wall painting can be found on a corner of Mazunte's Main Street (Calle Principal) as you come in from the West, from La Ventanilla. The corner is to a very small side street, right next to (one of the two) "medical centers" of Mazunte, which are barely more than glorified doctor's offices. Though in case of a medical emergency, you'd appreciate any doctor, not matter if glorified or not.
Who's The Artist?
This time it was super easy to identify the hands and mind behind this cool image: AGRA. As it can be clearly seen on his social media site, AGRA loves to paint murals of animals and sacred geometry. Both things I'm a big fan of.
Join The Contest!
At this point I would like to encourage everyone reading this, to take a peek at the Street-Art Community and particularly the CCC's Street Art Contest of which we're in the 33rd this week. Why? Because of all the cool murals. Because of the growing competition. And most interestingly, as I just discovered lately, the HBD you can win. Okay, it's not a lot, but that's not the point. More importantly, there is some interest to be had on your HBD, if there is but one transaction a month. In other words, you only need to win one of the prizes in this weekly contest and you're in.
If you liked this, check out my developing series on Mexican murals:
Winston Churchil and the Bike Movement
The Beauty of Death and the Struggle of Life
Different Types of Wall Painting
Political Expression, The Painting is on the Wall
A Familiar Face
Chilakillers: Murals, Chilaquiles, and More
Under Metro Line 4
Respected and Less Respected Paintings
Murals of the Barrio in Aguascalientes
Murals Under Periferico
A Cartoon With A Public Health Message
A Warrior Princess in Mazunte
New Images Covering Old Ones
Get to Know Your Local Cacti
A Mural for a Movie
Commercial Murals for Small Businesses
Not Much New in Almost a Year
Feminist Art on a Blue-Collar Business
High Above the City
Laboratory Work on the Cocoa
Elite Warriors in the Parque México
A Journey Through Rock-and-Roll, Contest Winners
Playing With Bugs on the Rooftop
La Familia Burrón in the Center
Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in the Alameda Central
New Stairs Art in my Neighborhood
Painted Garage Doors
The Children of the Feathered Serpent
Four Sides to a Water Box
Skate On Forever
A Healing Mermaid Under Mexican Skies
Axolotl in the Parque Lira
Axolotls Wherever You Look
The Rapidly Changing Wall of the Casa Picnic
Illuminated Illumination
Tlaloc in His Element
Aztec Legends in Metro Tacubaya
All Your Favorite Mexican Motives
Worsening Situation for Women
The Kiss of Death
Honoring the Departed
The Flower of Life in a Face
A Less Appreciated Wall Painting
Funky Graphics in the Condesa
When Big Red Lips Start Growing on You
New Pictures on Old Walls
A Beast With a Mesmerizing Look
Beautiful Animals in the Roma
Horrific Animals in the Roma
A Poetic Message About Tremors
Sesame Street the Mexican Way (güey)
The Turtle Center in Mazunte
B-Side Murals in Mazunte
Beautiful Art in La Boquilla
Return of the (Pinche) Chinche
A Crow, A Fly, And A Shaded Barbarossa
More Exploding Hearts in Mazunte
A Frida Kahlo Mermaid
A Small Glimpse of Zipolite
One More Mural from Mazunte
Localvore Message at La Esperanza Store
Welcome to the New Normal
Frida Kahlo's Mask Adivsory
The Sacred Condiments
Love, Death, and Some Very Diverse Characters
A Flaming Child
Predator and Prey
Changing Murals on the Facade of the INBA
A Lonely Wall With a Lovely Face
Reclining in Tacubaya
Insect People in Cuauthémoc
More Insect People in Cuauthémoc
Lions on Regina
Three Cool Cats
Simple Beauty on the Corner
Something Decent on the Casa Picnic
A Lovely Vista of Chapultepec Castle
Fantastic Critters in Jardín Balbuena
A Corner To Look At
Amazing Prehispanic Art in Daniel Garza, Part 1
Amazing Prehispanic Art in Daniel Garza, Part 2
Chinese Dragon in Mazunte