Traveler's Playground Mural Art

by Alec DeJesus

Completed On: 08/07/2023

Traveler's Playground | alecdejesusart | Alec DeJesus - realism, nature, streetart, business, outsidetexas | Beautify

Mural size:

15 ft x 17 ft

About this mural:

“Travelers Playground”, encourages you to see the wonder of the Texas’ landscape. By using native elements, this mural tells a tale of the wonders that can be found by exploring the wild world around us. The Chisos mountains, large Texas sky, and Prickly pear cacti set the scene, while the hawk and coyote show what you might find while exploring the more untamed areas outside in the Lone Star State. Symbolizing freedom and navigation, the hawk is shown calling out as if to beckon you back to the great outdoors. The coyote with its head in the clouds is meant to inspire the curious daydreamer to chase that sense of wonder and find their next adventure. This narrative is written in vibrant colors and bold marks in hope that those who come across it feel the energy to go out and find themselves outside in Texas.

Styles used:

naturerealismstreetart

Clients:

businessoutsidetexas

Location:

2002 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75206 US

Alec DeJesus

Born in Chicago and raised in Peoria, IL, artist Alec DeJesus turned to art as a means of escaping a rough upbringing, and focuses on enveloping a very real message of “strength and pride through perseverance” in his vibrant paintings and murals. Alec moved to Dallas, Texas in 2018 to pursue a full-time career as a muralist and fine art painter. Within the first week of moving, his work began showing in various local galleries, exhibits and events in the Dallas metroplex. Once shutdowns began in 2020, the focus shifted from gallery exhibits into murals. There he found a voice in sharing experiences and human connection through vibrant colors and symbolic animals and figures. Mainly self taught, Alec uses brush and spray paint intuitively to create expressive and surreal artworks with a focus on energetic marks and emotion. All works are free handed to allow the mind and body to directly translate to his surfaces. Studio paintings have been shown locally and nationally with many now belonging in both public and private collections. His murals have been commissioned by large companies like Starbucks, Service King, Trust For Public Land and international design firms like DIRTT Environmental Solutions; as well as local organizations and universities nationally. Currently Alec is working as an independent artist out of Dallas, Texas.