Murals that highlight regional identity (Eng/Esp)
English version
On Carupano Avenue, directly across from Gualberto Ibarreto Square, at the entrance to the The Peñon neighborhood, there are some beautiful murals that stretch along the entrance to the The Villa Cristobal Colon housing development. Visual artist Yubel Betancourt was responsible for designing and painting various cultural symbols, honoring the identity and roots of the people of Cumana. Among his works, you can see a boat with fishermen hard at work, one of the activities that distinguishes Sucre State.
The colorful style is consistent, and there is a very harmonious transition between the paintings. The seascape is a common theme, and thus one can see a shark, an octopus, a turtle, and colorful fish. An image of the Virgin of Las Mercedes, patron saint of The Peñon, adorns this large mosaic, along with the face of an Indigenous woman and two people of African descent: a girl and a woman.
In the style of the Wall of the Cultivators, located across from the Ayacucho Museum, artist Yubel Betancourt replicated Ronel Rivas’s work but added his own personal touch; moreover, the selection of honorees offers a different perspective. The renowned Gualberto Ibarreto, Maria Rodriguez, Luis Mariano Rivera, Francisco "Morochito" Rodriguez, and Remigio Fuentes appear in the mural, but it is also worth noting the presence of Josefina Jimenez "The Charera" and Julian Frontado "The turpial de Cumana," local artists whose work deserves recognition.
To complete his design, the artist painted an iguana, some macaws, and a leopard to indicate that the state of Sucre also has rivers, jungles, and mountains. Each painting is characterized by its vibrant colors and sense of movement, with this dynamism becoming even more pronounced when the viewer is traveling in a vehicle.
Located at the entrance to the The Peñon neighborhood, this large mural serves as the backdrop to the equally striking Gualberto Ibarreto Square, creating a truly spectacular multicolored scene that is a delight to the eye; in addition to its artistic merit, the mural conveys a sense of optimism through its symbolism.
Versión en Español
En la Avenida Carúpano, justo al frente de la Plaza Gualberto Ibarreto, en la entrada al sector El Peñón, se encuentran unos hermosos murales que se extienden a lo largo de la entrada de la urbanización La Villa Cristóbal Colón. El artista plástico Yubel Betancourt se encargó de diseñar y pintar diversos símbolos culturales, honrando la identidad y las raíces del pueblo cumanés. Entre sus propuestas se pueden observar un bote con pescadores en plena faena, una de las actividades que distingue al estado Sucre.
El estilo colorido es constante y se nota una transición muy armoniosa entre las pinturas. El paisaje marino es un factor común y por ello se observa un tiburón, un pulpo, una tortuga y peces coloridos. Una imagen de la Virgen de Las Mercedes, patrona de El Peñón, adorna este gran mosaico, además de un rostro de una india y de dos afrodescendientes: una niña y una mujer.
Al mejor estilo del Muro de los Cultores, ubicado frente al Museo Ayacucho, el artista Yubel Betancourt replicó lo realizado por Ronel Rivas, pero le concedió su toque personal y además la selección de homenajeados tiene otra perspectiva. Los reconocidos Gualberto Ibarreto, María Rodríguez, Luis Mariano Rivera, Francisco "Morochito" Rodríguez y Remigio Fuentes aparecen en el mural, pero también es para destacar la presencia de Josefina Jiménez "La Charera" y Julián Frontado "El turpial de Cumaná", cultores locales cuyo trabajo merece reconocimiento.
Para completar su diseño, el artista pintó una iguana, unas guacamayas y un leopardo para con ello indicar que el estado Sucre también posee ríos, selvas y montañas. Cada pintura se caracteriza por sus colores vibrantes y la sensación de movimiento, acentuándose tal dinamismo cuando el espectador se desplaza en un vehículo.
Ubicados en la entrada a la urbanización El Peñón, este gran mural luce como el fondo de la también vistosa plaza Gualberto Ibarreto, originando una vista multicromática realmente espectacular, muy agradable a la vista porque además del arte es capaz de transmitir optimismo por la exposición de su simbología.
✓Photos from my personal gallery, edited with Fotocollage.
✓Text translated with DeepL.
✓Fotos de mi galería personal, editadas con Fotocollage.
✓Texto traducido con DeepL.
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Wow, these are quite beautiful! I love that they put up art with meaning. In general, I'm really a supporter of graffiti, even if it is not super beautiful. But if we were to decorate some walls with graffiti as beautiful as this, it would really add a lot to the atmosphere!
Just imagine what you could do with all the available space, that is currently just used up by senseless graffiti marks or nothing at all. If we were to fill those with art that is complex, and sometimes even has a deeper meaning, that would be so great!
Thanks for your post!
It’s a beautiful mural, and it also holds great cultural significance. Each image is connected to the roots of the Cumanés people; it’s a way to beautify the walls along the streets while paying tribute to some local artists and other symbols of interest.