TITLE

Shapes of McAllen

ARTIST

Jimi Keirn

CREATED

February 05, 2026

LOCATION

1500 N Bentsen (close to Pecan)

ABOUT THIS PIECE

This project serves as a visual homage to the landmarks that make McAllen home. Shapes of McAllen brings together the city’s diverse cultural and historical hubs—from the lush grounds of Quinta Mazatlán to the bustling energy of Downtown and the Convention Center and the cultural spots like IMAS and art galleries. 

The mural uses a simplified, "shape-first" style to create a sense of familiarity and nostalgia. Whether passing by at a distance or viewing it from afar, citizens can easily spot the places where they learn, gather, and celebrate, turning a functional utility structure into a symbol of civic pride.

  - Jimi Keirn

ABOUT THIS ARTIST

Jimi Keirn is a self-taught artist from McAllen, TX. He paints feelings using color and motion. Every experience and every moment of every day comes with feelings. For years, he suppressed and ran from those feelings. He was unsure what they meant, didn’t like how they felt, and inevitably ran from them. Avoiding his feelings led to loneliness and isolation, stunting his emotional and spiritual growth. But then he found art. Painting allows him to set those emotions free. It lets him put onto canvas what he can’t put into words. His hope is that my art connects to everyone on some level.