December 30, 2017
VA POR LA ROMA
By JM
Colonia Roma is at the heart of Mexico City’s hipster culture and culinary scene, but built on a shallow part of long-gone Lake Texcoco it is also susceptible to earthquake damage. When tragedy struck again in September, 2017, on the anniversary of a 1985 earthquake, the community responded with #VaPorLaRoma, an art and business initiative reflecting the strength and pride of the neighborhood. In November, Mexicali artist JM Gomez—originally trained as an architect—was one of the first eight artists to paint murals around Roma, saying “One of the most beautiful qualities of Mexico is its strength. Its unity. Its ability to rise.” JM’s combination of clear simple themes layered with hidden objects and messages in his line work is intended to make viewers pay attention and exercise the mind—an appropriate goal for this work on Calle QuerĂ©taro behind the Universidad de la ComunicaciĂłn. @jmgg72 @comunidaduc @streetart_chilango @vaporlaroma Â


















