Sea162's "La Dura Montaña" Uses Iron-Mine Pigments in Asturias Mural
In Villanueva de Santo Adriano, Asturias, Sea162's mural "La Dura Montaña," set to debut in 2026, incorporates pigments sourced from nearby iron mines, with local residents actively participating in the mineral extraction process. This artwork is part of the Patrimonio Vivo initiative, in collaboration with the La Ponte research center and an ecomuseum. The mural draws inspiration from Xiblu mountain, engravings found at Cueva del Conde, deer motifs at the Santo Adriano rock shelter, and the region's mining heritage. Community members engaged in field trips to gather materials and attended informal meetings to learn about the project. Sea162’s creation embodies a collaborative effort and is associated with the Entre Tierras project, linking local minerals to site-specific art. Patrimonio Vivo, which received backing from the 2025 Ibermuseos Education Prize, aims to enhance cultural routes in Santo Adriano.
Key facts
- Sea162's 2026 mural "La Dura Montaña" is located in Villanueva de Santo Adriano, Asturias
- The mural's pigments came from minerals at the area's former iron mines, extracted with help from local residents
- The work is part of Patrimonio Vivo, a community heritage project developed with the La Ponte research centre and ecomuseum
- The painting references the Xiblu mountain, engravings at Cueva del Conde, the three-line deer figures of the Santo Adriano rock shelter and the iron mines
- La Ponte's plans called for residents to join field trips to collect rocks, minerals and clays for the mural
- The ecomuseum described informal village gatherings where neighbours could learn about the project before the painting began
- The approach belongs to Sea162's wider Entre Tierras project, in which fieldwork and local mineral collection inform site-specific paintings
- Patrimonio Vivo received support through the 2025 Ibermuseos Education Prize
Entities
Artists
- Sea162
Institutions
- La Ponte
- Patrimonio Vivo
- Entre Tierras
- Ibermuseos Education Prize
- StreetArtNews
Locations
- Villanueva de Santo Adriano
- Asturias
- Spain
- Xiblu mountain
- Cueva del Conde
- Santo Adriano rock shelter