I'm back in Mazunte! In case you don't know, this is the place I have been spending a good number of weeks (or months) in the past years, getting more and more involved in a green building project with an international theater group. And now I have fially the chance to share Mazunte's murals as part of CCC's weekly Street Art Contest. The town itself is a small village on the beach with more tourists than locals. Also, the ambient is generally catered to surfers and hippies of all kinds, so the atmosphere is very international, and more than anything weird. Just the way we love it!
A Random Chinese Dragon
Just like in many places around Mexico, there are some cool wall paintings to be seen here. Unlike most other Mexican locations, the art tends to be out of place a bit, and for no apparent reason either. Just like with this dragon. Any Chinese connection anywhere? Probably, but then again, maybe not. Sure, there is a Chinese restaurant close to the beach, which I tried last Sunday, and I must admit, it was much better food than at most Chinese eateries, whether in Europe or North America. In fact, it had the rich flavor of "authentic" Chinese food, like what you would get in an established Chinatown of New York, Toronto, or San Francisco. But I'm drifting off my main topic.
Not Quetzalcoatl!
"What's a dragon supposed to look like anyway?" you may ask. In fact, "Couldn't it just be Quetzalcoatl?" is a reasonable argument... until you actually see the image. While the feathered serpent may well qualify as the Mexican version of a dragon figure, the style of the mural brings to mind Chinese dragons... though it's true, this one does look a little bit different. Like the artist was not an actually Chinese. Or maybe that was their intention to begin with?
Talking about artists, the only tag on this mural is the golden E in a circle. If you recognize this symbol, you should know who painted the dragon. If not (as I don't), I don't really see how you could find out. But in any case, the dragon looks cool, and in an interesting way it feels very typical for Mazunte. It is located in a small street, just a block away from the main square.
If you liked this, check out my developing series on Mexican murals:
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