A new mural, titled ‘Guardians of the Southwest,’ now decorates the side of the Marty Robbins Recreation Center in East El Paso. The city’s Public Art Program revealed the mural on Wednesday, marking its 100th project since its establishment in 2006.
Celebrating Local Culture
The mural, created by Lagartos Doodle Works, LLC, celebrates the unique landscapes, wildlife, and culture of the Paso del Norte region. It features the endangered Mexican gray wolf alongside iconic El Paso landmarks, such as the Franklin Mountains Star and the alligator statue found in San Jacinto Plaza.
Three high school art teachers with a deep connection to the Sun City community created the piece: Ivan Ortega, Miguel Picos, and Julian Vidales. Together, they are known as the LagARTos on social media.
The Public Art Program has been commissioning and preserving artwork around the city for nearly 20 years. Other projects by the program include artwork on some Brio bus stops.
Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
