Location: 3930 Valmont Rd.
Photos by: Peter Kowalchuk
“1846” Mural Statement
We are indigenous not illegal. In 1846 the United States went to war with Mexico, and the defeated nation was forced to relinquish its northern territories by the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848. This opened the Southern Rocky Mountains to American settlement, including what is now the lower portion of Colorado. I wanted to create a mural for @streetwiseboulder that represents a Mexican Native man connected to his ancestors through blood and heritage. It was an honor to share a piece of my culture with Boulder.
About the Artist:
Victor "Marka27" Quiñonez is an international street artist who works at the intersection of contemporaryart, graffiti, vinyl toys, fashion and design. With paintings, murals, drawings, mix-media pieces and privatecommissions for major brands, his robust palette blends elements of street and pop culture with Mexicanand indigenous aesthetics—a signature look the artist has coined “Neo Indigenous.” Marka27’s work hasbecome part of graffiti and street art history, but he has flourished as a product designer, gallery artist, toydesigner and more. Marka27 has emerged as one of the most sought after muralists in the world,mastering his craft since before “street art” was even a term.
He lives and works in Brooklyn, NY where he and his wife and creative partner, Liza, run their
award-winning creative agency, “Street Theory Gallery”.
THANK YOU
to Boulder Housing Partners, John Buck Company and Element Partners for sponsoring and for hosting!