PANCHIMALCO

Talented Art Students And me

Mural in progress

Artists working

    Panchimalco is a beautiful village still inhabited by many Pancho Indians who are descendants of the Pipil tribe who were strong in the hills around here, and they fought off the Spanish troops longer than most Indigenous people in El Salvador.  Today I had the opportunity to meet and discuss the possibility of working at the Cultural Center with young local artists on murals and art projects which show their rich and vibrant culture.  Some of the youth are working on a mural in progress now.  Their talent and creativity are amazing, and i thank them for sharing a day of art with me.

MURAL PAINTING

Daniel, painting mural at a school in Santo Domingo de Guzman

Cesar painting mural at school in Santo Domingo de Guzman

   This past Thursday, my fellow MKLM friend Erica invited me to her pueblo, Santo Domingo de Guzman to paint murals with 2 Salvadoran artists Daniel & Cesar at an Elementary School.  I admire these 2 brothers who brighten up the lives of kids with their murals.  They also have about 50 local kids who are helping them paint.  I hope to collaborate on more murals with these very talented artists who are dedicated to the "Artful Life" or La Vida de Arte!!!!!!!!