Hello friends, Hivers and street art lovers. I'm back with a bonus article on some more murals I found in South Omaha. I already submitted an entry this week and figured I show you some more I seen walking the streets in this area.
The mural above is just referred to as the Aztec Mural. The creation of it was led by David Manzanarez and Sedra Casteneda and includes the work by: Anna Manzanares, Mike Giron, Anna Stoysich, and Aleeexa Ramirez. It is located at 4903 South 24th Street in Omaha, Nebraska. It's size is about 40 feet X 12 feet.
This Aztec imaginary pays homage to the indigenous peoples of Mexico and Central America. The garments that you see are still worn on occasions by the indigenous people. The mural really symbolizes the embodiment of rain and fertility for the earth. The artists aim was to draw curiosity and inspire people to learn more about the ancient cultures that roamed in Mexico and Central America.
This mural is referred to as the Native American Community Mural. It's location is at 2402 N street. This one was painted by quite a few Native American youth and these artists: Aaron Olivo (Lead artists), Steve Tamayo & Sara Rowe (Contributing Artists) and Richard Harrison & Hugo Zamorano (Supporting Artists).
The top of the mural spells out the 4 tribes headquartered in Nebraska, the Ho-Chunk, the Isanti (or Santee) the Osni Ponca, and the U-Mo'n-Ho'n (or Omaha Tribe.) The mural depicts 4 ladies dressed in tribal dresses to closely represent each tribes unique patterns and color. A great tribute to the strength of women in their respective community and the leadership they are known for. There are no features in the faces this was done to show the style of the Indigenous American dolls and Ledger Art. The artists also wanted viewers to see this and imagine their own grandmother's faces in them.
The night sky shows the Milky Way and the Big Dipper. Both were very significant and important to all of the Nebraska tribes. Bison were a big part of the tribes as well. There are four depicted to represent the the rivers that shaped the Omaha tribe's territory. If you look closely you will notice plants painted within the Bison. The different colored bisons represent the color of some of these plants. These plants had special meanings to these tribes and had many uses.
This mural is among one of my favorites I've seen so far. Another mural that shows meaning and culture. It's really neat to know that Native indigenous community was much involved with it. I just wish it was on the side of building without any distractions. The fence and the business stuff inside it hide some of this true beauty.
This is Mayan Community mural called, "Fabrics of Life" which was completed in 2019. It is located at 2401 N St, Omaha, Nebraska. The mural was made possible by the Communidad Maya Pixan Ixim and the following artists Jair Rodriguez, Ilaamen Pelshaw. Richard Harrison. Gary Kastrick and Hugo Zamorano.
This mural follows the fabric through three loops which represent past, present and future. Within each loop it shows sorrow, strength and hope in Mayan Community here in South Omaha. Interesting fact is it also coincided with the production of a play called, "EPIC." The play is about a group of local teenagers who paint a mural that connects their lives, ancestry and the sacred Mayan text.
A pretty cool mural that was a combined effort of others that included Mayan Community. I like the second loop the most, to me it shows unity and everything is easier if we work together as a community.
Well this is all I have for you today. There's more murals I have captured and I can't wait to show and tell you what I have found out about them. Murals are starting to rub off on me the more I see. I'm finding it fun searching and finding about them 😁
Take care, stay safe and enjoy the weekend. Until next time!