“Baile de Tehuantepec” –Diego Rivera

A little art history combined with a little bit of OTM Fun

Diego Rivera, famed Mexican artist, muralist, painted the original “Baile de Tehuantepec” (image above) in 1928, measuring 19 inches by 24 inches; unlike his larger scale murals he is widely known for.  He wanted his art to depict, “…the pure basic images of my land. I wanted my paintings to reflect the social life of Mexico as I saw it, and through my vision of the truth to show the masses the outline of the future.”

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Longmont artist, Joyanna Rose Gittings of Obra Arts, located within the Old Town Marketplace; a 2019 & 2021 ShockArt winner, is honoring the artistic talent that is Diego Rivera by creating “Baile de Tehuantepec Nuevo“, as a mural at our mall.  The fun is added by Joyanna’s creative imagination by including additional fiesta goers enjoying OTM favorites like Boba Tea & Coffee, sweet & savory Empanadas, Ice Cream treats, Pinatas & candy; creating a festive scene envisioned for the Old Town Marketplace.