Appreciate our murals
09 May 2021 by Ted Escobedo
2 min read
El Paso has seen many impressive murals go up all over the city. While many are concentrated in older areas like downtown, five points and the segundo barrio, there are larger-than-life paintings to appreciate in Socorro and the far east and westsides as well. Today, we encourage you to go out and experience this vibrant artform. Take selfies and post them so that our local talented artists know their work has had a lasting impact on our commumity. Here are just a few locations to get you started:3900 Rosa Ave.: I Heart EP, 3750 Gateway Blvd. (Chuco Relic): CHUCO, 501 Texas Ave.: LBBTQ Balloons, 4410 N. Mesa: 915, 800 Montana: Don’t Be Self Conchas, Pershing & Piedras: I Heart U A new mural inspired by the film, Coco, was recently completed in the Ascarate area is significant to one of the artists as he grew up near the area visiting his grandmother. Bringing some fun and color to the area, the mural wall measures out about 7ft tall and 125 feet long and is part of the Torres Auto Shop, 5791 Alameda Ave.