KINDNESS
ABOUT THIS PIECE
This mural draws inspiration from contemporary abstract art, with its colors and shapes serving as abstract portraits of individuals from all neighborhoods. The artist’s intention is to create a lasting reminder of the significance of community, emphasizing that even during life’s most challenging moments, there is a guiding light and a path forward, as inspired by the authentic people of the barrio. This artwork beautifully captures the resilience and spirit of the community, offering a message of hope and unity.
ABOUT THIS ARTIST
Mauro de la Tierra is a first generation Mexican American from San Antonio; a self-taught painter, sculptor, and illustrator. What began with street art transitioned into canvas and beyond. With support from his community, and his mentor, Albert Gonzales, he has been self-employed as a full time artist since October 2017. Mauro considers himself community-made and is community-driven.
His work focuses on socio-economic challenges and generational struggles such as the prison industrial complex, poverty, addiction, and the deterioration of the earth. His work captures a side of life that is often vilified and ignored while also making a statement of love for humanity. With the use of spray paint, acrylic, and oil paints, Mauro creates heavy textures on canvas in a modern and raw style of whimsical, surreal, abstract expressionism.
