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The intended effect of the art is enchantment, followed quickly by curiosity and (if we are lucky) further investigation. Iconography is plentiful in each panel, so that viewers may discover new things each time they are encountered. For this project they are supported by a team of cultural consultants, historians, and researchers who are working to ensure the artwork provides an authentic and meaningful experience. Team members include Ellen Rioja Clark, PhD, Jennifer Speed, PhD, John Phillip S
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Mural panel from La Gloriosa Historia de San Pedro Creek On My Mind titled ‘Fundación / Foundation.’ A central figure with long purple hair, spiral earrings, and a feather rising from their head holds a golden beehive-shaped structure. The background bursts with natural imagery—colorful fish, cactus, corn stalks, and flowers—symbolizing deep roots, nourishment, and connection to the land. The words ‘FUNDACIÓN’ and ‘FOUNDATION’ frame the top and bottom in bold gold.
Mural panel from La Gloriosa Historia de San Pedro Creek On My Mind, showing three figures in traditional European attire—two women and one man—standing in front of a green aqueduct structure. Inside the arches are silhouettes of immigrants in motion, representing different stages of labor and migration. The central woman wears a bonnet with a red flower and holds a stylized golden building close to her chest.
Vertical mural panel from La Gloriosa Historia de San Pedro Creek On My Mind. Two women are shown stacked vertically—one with dark hair and gold earrings above, and another with red hair and floral earrings below. Surrounding them are symbols of cultural division: businesses, airplanes, shopping bags, and entertainment icons in vibrant color. The words ‘SEPARACIÓN’ and ‘SEPARATION’ frame the artwork at the top and bottom.
Tall mural panel from La Gloriosa Historia de San Pedro Creek On My Mind, featuring three stylized figures in front of an abstract urban backdrop. The central man in a suit holds a golden image of St. James A.M.E. church, flanked by two women in vibrant dress. Above them, the words ‘CONSTRICCIÓN’ and below, ‘INUNDACIÓN’ frame the scene in bold red banners. Behind them are floating traffic lights, retro cars, and street signs for Laredo, Commerce, and Alameda, symbolizing displacement and resilience in the face of urban development.
Vertical mural crop from La Gloriosa Historia de San Pedro Creek On My Mind, showing three central figures beneath the word ‘Restauración’ at the top and ‘Restoration’ at the bottom.

See the Five Panel Mural Come to Life!

¡Mira cómo cobra vida el mural de cinco paneles!​

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La Gloriosa Historia de San Pedro Creek On My Mind

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  • A Story in Five Episodes

    Medium: Digital image transfer on ceramic tile
    Dimensions: 2000 sq ft
    Locations: Between Commerce and Dolorosa St.

    About the Artist: Kathy and Lionel Sosa are San Antonio based artists with experience in various media including large scale public art projects. Their art is well known for its color, cultural context and for communicating a sense of place and people that is unique to this incredibly vibrant community and the broader Texas-Mexico borderland region.

    Websites:
    lionelsosaportraits.com
    www.kathysosa.com

    The intended effect of the art is enchantment, followed quickly by curiosity and (if we are lucky) further investigation. Iconography is plentiful in each panel, so that viewers may discover new things each time they are encountered. For this project they are supported by a team of cultural consultants, historians, and researchers who are working to ensure the artwork provides an authentic and meaningful experience. Team members include Ellen Rioja Clark, PhD, Jennifer Speed, PhD, John Phillip Santos, Carey Latimore, PhD, and Melinda and Sergio Iruegas.

    See the Five Panel Mural Come to Life!

  • Una Historia en Cinco Episodios

    Medio: Transferencia de imagen digital sobre azulejo de cerámica
    Dimensiones: 2000 pies cuadrados
    Ubicación: Entre las calles Commerce y Dolorosa

    Sobre los artistas: Kathy y Lionel Sosa son artistas con base en San Antonio con experiencia en diversos medios, incluyendo proyectos de arte público a gran escala. Su obra es reconocida por su colorido, contexto cultural y por transmitir un fuerte sentido de lugar y comunidad, único en esta vibrante región y en la zona fronteriza entre Texas y México.

    Sitios web:
    www.lionelsosaportraits.com
    kathysosa.com

    El efecto buscado con esta obra es el encantamiento, seguido rápidamente por la curiosidad y (con suerte) una exploración más profunda. Cada panel está lleno de iconografía, permitiendo que los espectadores descubran nuevos detalles en cada visita. Para este proyecto, los artistas cuentan con el apoyo de un equipo de consultores culturales, historiadores e investigadores que trabajan para asegurar que la obra ofrezca una experiencia auténtica y significativa. Entre los miembros del equipo se encuentran Ellen Rioja Clark, PhD, Jennifer Speed, PhD, John Phillip Santos, Carey Latimore, PhD, y Melinda y Sergio Iruegas.

    ¡Mira cómo cobra vida el mural de cinco paneles!​

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