TITLE

Nostalgic Sounds in Color

ARTIST

Filiberto Gutierrez

CREATED

March 5, 2025

LOCATION

Violet between N 1st and "C" St

ABOUT THIS PIECE

There are times when a person will have the opportunity to just sit in a cool breezy night, or under a beautiful shady tree, or dream in a quiet still place in his home to meditate and rest calmly for a while. When in the background of your peaceful thoughts or wonderful daydreams, they may be taken away into nostalgic memories and sounds. These sounds can consist of songs coming from the ice cream truck a few blocks away, or of birds singing outside your window, or the sound of the crop dusting plane in the nearby field, and even the faint lonesome whistle of the train at midnight. Sometimes these sounds are also accompanied by wonderful smells and colors. My painting is the reminder to us of some of these impressive moments. The title of this work is Nostalgic Sounds in Color. - Filiberto Gutierrez

ABOUT THIS ARTIST

My name is Filiberto Gutierrez, AKA Fili. I am a 66-year-old retired art teacher of 31 years of service at Mission High School. I have been married for 46 years, with 3 children, and 7 grandchildren. I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and serve as a second counselor in the bishopric of the McAllen 2nd ward. I am currently active in creating art (clay sculpture, knife making, gunstock engraving, and of course, murals). I believe that art is a God given talent and I delight in creating worthwhile works of art. I feel so blessed. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be a part of the Keep Mcallen Beautiful Art project.