Europa, Zeus y los Torogoz

Europa, Zeus y los Torogoz

Year_ 2023.

Location_ Delegation of the European Union in El Salvador, San Salvador.

Technique_ Permanent Art Installation.

Materials_ Layers of acrylic sheets and layers of MDF painted with acrylics and gold foil, on a custom stucco background.

Dimensions_ 270 cm tall, 675 cm wide.

About_

Titled "Europa, Zeus, and the Torogoz," the mural commissioned for the Delegation of the European Union in El Salvador is a captivating blend of mythology, symbolism, and cultural exchange. Over seven months, guided by the EU headquarters in Brussels, the mural unfolded as a testament to collaboration and creativity.

The mural portrays Europa, a princess, seated atop Zeus disguised as a white bull, journeying across the ocean. Surrounding them are stars and Torogoz birds, reflecting the fusion of European and Salvadoran identities.

The color palette, inspired by the blue, white, and gold of the European Union flag, infuses the mural with depth and significance. Shades of blue evoke the ocean's vastness, while white symbolizes purity, and gold accents add regal elegance.

Through its intricate details and vibrant imagery, the mural embodies the enduring connections between Europe and El Salvador. It serves as a visual celebration of unity, diversity, and the power of art to transcend boundaries and inspire collaboration.

Credits_

Developed with Team Rambar.

Bird paintings by Mónica Llinas.

Space design and supervision by AtelierCS.

Construction by Corporacion Prisma.

Photography by Topofilia Studio .