About Unidos Por Sangre

Unidos Por Sangre was one of my first large-scale murals, created while I was still in college, and it holds a lot of personal meaning for me. At the time, I was thinking deeply about identity, culture, and what it means to belong—especially within institutions that don’t always reflect the diversity of the people inside them.

The phrase Unidos Por Sangre translates to “United by Blood,” but the message goes beyond ancestry. This mural was about shared humanity, solidarity, and the idea that connection can exist across differences. The central handshake represents unity and mutual respect, while the surrounding flags and imagery reflect the many backgrounds and stories present within the community.

This project taught me a lot—not just about scale and composition, but about responsibility. I learned how public art carries weight, how symbolism can be read in many ways, and how important it is to be intentional when representing people and cultures. It was one of the first times I saw how art could function as a statement, not just an image.

Looking back, Unidos Por Sangre marked an early foundation for how I approach my work today: with care, purpose, and an awareness of the people who will live with it. It represents the start of my path into public art and community-focused projects, and it still informs how I think about identity, design, and impact.