Without losing any time, I'm ready to jump back into the CCC Street Art Contest with a small, albeit not any less impressive mural I found in the center. Once again, it's the (more or less) famous Calle Regina, which I've mentioned so many times already, as it's the home of many murals, such as the flaming child, the sacred condiments, or the familia Burrón. Next to those masterpieces, the mural I want to look at today is rather small. However, it has been executed impeccably, and I think despite its size it's something to look at, even on this street with many great murals.
Lions, Lions, Lions
On its modest surface area located on a wall surrounding an old building, of probably 10 meters long by 2 meters max high, you can see three lion faces. At a closer look you'll realize that it's actually just one full lion in the middle, the two on the sides are half faces, split in two. (I was even tempted to tag this post with LeoFinance, though it has nothing to do with investments...)
Very skillfully painted, the fire-like appearance of yellows and oranges is interrupted by grays and blacks, suggesting rocks. As if the pieces of molten lava had come back to life, giving the lion a fierce and powerful look. Just like the sun, which is the corresponding astrological symbol.
Alejandro Nahual from Hidalgo
Finally, there can be no doubt this time as to who the artist was. His name is, quite obviously, Alejandro Nahual. Why can't other artist have an easily readable tag like him, so looking them up would be easy?
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
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