JD Art Expands Edmonton's First Latin Mural at Angie and Alfredo Cruz's Restaurant
In Edmonton, Alberta, a community restaurant run by Angie and Alfredo Cruz, who are of Mexican Chicano heritage, has received the green light to expand its mural. According to artist JD, this will be the first mural showcasing Latin culture in both Edmonton and Alberta, which is quite surprising. The enlarged artwork will include important figures like Emiliano Zapata and the Virgin Mary, as well as cultural symbols such as the Chicano flag, the autism infinity sign, and the iconic Walterdale Bridge. JD noted that the mural represents a legacy of struggle and pride, with each part carrying its own meaning and fostering connections. For more info, you can check out itsjdart.com.
Key facts
- The mural is on the wall of a local community restaurant in Edmonton, Alberta.
- The restaurant is owned by Angie and Alfredo Cruz, who are Mexican Chicano.
- The mural is Edmonton's and Alberta's first Latin mural, according to the artist's research.
- Artist JD commented on the lack of representation: "which is crazy to think that they haven't been represented here."
- The mural has been approved for an expansion.
- The expansion will include figures: Emiliano Zapata, an Aztec warrior, and the Virgin Mary.
- Cultural symbols in the expansion include the Chicano flag, the new autism infinity symbol, and the Walterdale Bridge.
- JD stated that the mural draws from generations of struggle, pride, and movement, with each section meant to carry weight and connect.
- More details can be found at itsjdart.com.
Entities
Artists
- JD
- Emiliano Zapata
Locations
- Edmonton
- Alberta
- Canada
- Walterdale Bridge