A Mexican landscape has struck the bricked walls of Brooklyn. Cruz has innovated his use of signature portrait by adding a body to his figure. Federico Massa uses different textures and the depth of the walls to create a riveting movement. The viewers attention is captured by the enormous lizard moving nonchalantly through a desert. The birds represent the viewers. They are as surprised and inquisitive by the piece as us. Cruz used a pepper pendant as a symbol of Mexican culture. One might wonder whether it has protective powers against bad or if it is used to cast a spell…
Enjoy and join the ride.
Photo by DANIEL BROADHURST
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