One of his most recent works on the island, located in Yauco, is “Sembrado de esperanzas” (Seeded in hope), a mural that was part of the Yaucromatic festival. Conveyed with sharp detail and bright, eye-catching colors, Snow’s murals are both attention-grabbing and provocative. You can spot currents of everyday life mixed with a dash of cynicism in the work of Roberto Hernández, better known as Bob Snow. You’ll also find her work near Dorado beach, where she also hosts workshops for students who want to learn about muralism. You can find most of her work scattered around Dorado and Yauco, where she makes use of abandoned old houses to recreate picturesque memories of Puerto Rico’s rural life. Cruz makes use of mixed media in her murals, including elements of photography, painting, and decoupage. Scattered around the town of Dorado are the works of Damaris Cruz, better known as Dama Lola. Cintrón’s art concentrates on recreating historic images, and the mural captures both his signature style and the town’s history.

The mural is dedicated to “los héroes del 25 de enero,” a group of firefighters jailed for disobedience after fighting one of the most historic fires in the town of Ponce. “Sangre y resistencia,” (blood and resistance) by Javi “Vecino” Cintrón. Lined up at Paseo Amor in Ponce is an eye-catching mural composed of red, black, and yellow. Here’s a selection of some of the most popular works by local artists and where to find them: Whether it is casually bumping into an impressive work of art on the side of a building or purposely scouting out internationally recognized artists, there’s no wrong way to enjoy the island during your visit. It is the conversation with a neighbor, the food you savor, the beaches you admire, the stories you hear while bar-hopping, and the rhythms that captivate you.Įnjoying street art in Puerto Rico can be as easy as walking down the street or as intensive as a dedicated road trip around the island on the hunt for murals and installations. The rise of art-centric festivals like Santurce es Ley and Murales para Pensar has expanded the movement beyond just a trend and made Puerto Rico an ever-changing canvas for artists from the island and around the world.įor local artists like Alexis Bousquet, Vero Rivera, Celso González, and Bob Snow, urban art is not about just painting a mural, but the experiences that surround the work. For more than a decade the street art scene has been blossoming across the island. Puerto Rico is filled with nature’s beauty and exhilarating adventures, but that’s not all. Some of the best art on the island is found on the streets.

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