2024-09-26 02:00:41
How cool! The graffiti artist Daest painted a mural in Virginia, United Statesin which he highlighted the beauty of the fauna and flora of Guatemala. This work of art is located in an elementary school, where children, young people and adults can admire the talent of the artist from Guatemala.
Guatemalan graffiti artist Daest painted a mural in Virginia, United States
Darwin Lopezbetter known as Daestis a talented Guatemalan graffiti artist whose art has stood out for capturing the richness of Guatemala’s fauna and flora in various locations. From Petén to Monterrico, in Santa Rosa, Izabal and San Marcos, his work has left a colorful and vibrant mark on the country.
Recently, Daest’s art has crossed borders, reaching the walls of a Elementary school in Virginia, United Statesas part of an educational and cultural project: “Weaving smiles, sowing values” by the Task Tarea organization.
“Weaving smiles, sowing values”: an art project that unites cultures
Daest’s most recent mural in the United States was done in the Belvedere Elementary School in Virginia. This work is part of the initiative “Weaving Smiles, Sowing Values” of the organization Task Tarea, which aims to empower and provide educational opportunities to girls from Mayan communities in Guatemala.
This project has provided a platform for urban artists like Daest to express their creativity in rural areas and schools in Sololá, as well as in educational centers in the United States, where the murals are an example of the work being done in our country.
The Belvedere project is Daest’s second mural in Virginia. In 2023, he also painted a mural in the Braddock Elementary Schoola school where many Hispanic children study, including several Guatemalans, according to the graffiti artist. Through his art, the artist not only beautifies school spaces, but also brings with him the culture and biodiversity of Guatemala.
Sharing Guatemala’s natural wealth in the United States
The mural at Belvedere School is a true work of art that highlights the natural beauty of Guatemala. With a landscape full of life and color, the graffiti artist has depicted some of the country’s most iconic animals, such as the Quetzal and the jaguar, and others that are native to the Central American region, such as a sloth and a scarlet macaw. These creatures are surrounded by a natural environment of flowers and plants, and the mural is illuminated by the rays of the Sun, which sets behind a majestic volcano.
This piece was not just an individual work, but Daest collaborated with other talented artists such as @analuizaldana @kreatecolors, @beatorr3s, who brought their own skills to create this piece of art.
A little more about Daest
Daest grew up in Loma Blanca, Zone 21 of Guatemala City, where his passion for painting was born. His love for graffiti arose after participating in a workshop with some of the best graffiti artists in Guatemala, which marked the beginning of his career as an artist.
Over time, Daest has found a unique way to merge his graffiti style with the nature and tourist landscapes of Guatemala. This combination began to stand out when he joined a project of the Guatemalan Institute of Tourism – Inguat – whose objective was to highlight the Garifuna culture through art.
His art can be seen in murals located in various places around the country, such as Quetzaltenango, Huehuetenango, Monterrico, Puerto Barrios and Petén, the latter being one of his favorite destinations to create. Learn more about the Guatemalan’s art by visiting his Instagram page @DAEST or his Facebook page, where you can find him as Darwin Lopez (daest).
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