As I keep mentioning, in almost all of my recent entries to CCC's weekly Street-Art Contest, the murals on the Rivera Maya (Mexico's Caribbean coast) are of a whole different level. This goes not only for the quantity, but the overall quality. Most of the muralism of the area is organized, as you can see on the Sea Wall page. But then there is also a lot of unaffiliated street art, which does not mean they have to be of lesser quality. Such as the one I picked for this week's contest.
The Main Feature: A Xoloescuincle
Look at this friendly face! It's a dog, as Mexican as one can be. Along with the Chihuahua, these guys are THE native dogs of Mexico. Being of medium size and weight, they are known for their mostly hairless bodies. Some escuincles are completely nude, others such as this one, have a small tuft of hair on their heads and the tips of their tail. In precolombian times they were bred for their meat, but since then they have learned to enjoy human companionship (once people stopped eating them, I guess).
No Closer Info
And that's it, folks. I wish I could tell you about the artist, or even give you the exact location. (It's somewhere in the center of the only town on Cozumel, but I can't remember where I took the pic.) As for the artist, maybe the four letters around the dog are an indicator? But what are they? GRIE, CRIE, GRIZ, CRIZ? Who knows, it may as well be the name of the dog. But hey, maybe you guys can help me out here! I know, some of you have helped me identify artists before. If not, well, just enjoy the cute look of this hairless fella.
If you liked this, check out my recent posts on Mexican murals:
Prehispanic Art on a Tulum Hostel
Doctor Turtle, One of the Oldest Murals in Mazunte
... and all my previous posts in the Mexican Murals series:
Winston Churchil and the Bike Movement
The Beauty of Death and the Struggle of Life
Different Types of Wall Painting
Political Expression, The Painting is on the Wall
A Familiar Face
Chilakillers: Murals, Chilaquiles, and More
Under Metro Line 4
Respected and Less Respected Paintings
Murals of the Barrio in Aguascalientes
Murals Under Periferico
A Cartoon With A Public Health Message
A Warrior Princess in Mazunte
New Images Covering Old Ones
Get to Know Your Local Cacti
A Mural for a Movie
Commercial Murals for Small Businesses
Not Much New in Almost a Year
Feminist Art on a Blue-Collar Business
High Above the City
Laboratory Work on the Cocoa
Elite Warriors in the Parque México
A Journey Through Rock-and-Roll, Contest Winners
Playing With Bugs on the Rooftop
La Familia Burrón in the Center
Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in the Alameda Central
New Stairs Art in my Neighborhood
Painted Garage Doors
The Children of the Feathered Serpent
Four Sides to a Water Box
Skate On Forever
A Healing Mermaid Under Mexican Skies
Axolotl in the Parque Lira
Axolotls Wherever You Look
The Rapidly Changing Wall of the Casa Picnic
Illuminated Illumination
Tlaloc in His Element
Aztec Legends in Metro Tacubaya
All Your Favorite Mexican Motives
Worsening Situation for Women
The Kiss of Death
Honoring the Departed
The Flower of Life in a Face
A Less Appreciated Wall Painting
Funky Graphics in the Condesa
When Big Red Lips Start Growing on You
New Pictures on Old Walls
A Beast With a Mesmerizing Look
Beautiful Animals in the Roma
Horrific Animals in the Roma
A Poetic Message About Tremors
Sesame Street the Mexican Way (güey)
The Turtle Center in Mazunte
B-Side Murals in Mazunte
Beautiful Art in La Boquilla
Return of the (Pinche) Chinche
A Crow, A Fly, And A Shaded Barbarossa
More Exploding Hearts in Mazunte
A Frida Kahlo Mermaid
A Small Glimpse of Zipolite
One More Mural from Mazunte
Localvore Message at La Esperanza Store
Welcome to the New Normal
Frida Kahlo's Mask Adivsory
The Sacred Condiments
Love, Death, and Some Very Diverse Characters
A Flaming Child
Predator and Prey
Changing Murals on the Facade of the INBA
A Lonely Wall With a Lovely Face
Reclining in Tacubaya
Insect People in Cuauthémoc
More Insect People in Cuauthémoc
Lions on Regina
Three Cool Cats
Simple Beauty on the Corner
Something Decent on the Casa Picnic
A Lovely Vista of Chapultepec Castle
Fantastic Critters in Jardín Balbuena
A Corner To Look At
Amazing Prehispanic Art in Daniel Garza, Part 1
Amazing Prehispanic Art in Daniel Garza, Part 2
Chinese Dragon in Mazunte