North Texas Wants to Know: Why is artistic representation important in the Hispanic community?

A mural of slain Fort Hood solider Vanessa Guillen, pained by Fort Worth artist Juan Velazquez.
A mural of slain Fort Hood solider Vanessa Guillen, pained by Fort Worth artist Juan Velazquez. Photo credit Juan Velazquez

A Fort Worth muralist inspired by his daughter and a Dallas digital artist who's explored a range of artistic outlets open up about what motivates them and why Latinx representation is important in the art community.

"I'm never apologetic about my art. I am very proud of what my heart kind of develops on its own. I don't want to create guidelines, expectations or demands of it." digital artist Priscilla Villareal said.

Juan Velazquez's murals decorate many spaces in Dallas-Fort Worth. He's a self-taught muralist who's not only an inspiration to his daughter, but to the community he came from.

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Featured Image Photo Credit: Juan Velazquez