Feathers Upon the Shore by Ivan Roque

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614 N Mesquite St
Corpus Christi, TX 78401

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The mural title signifies the variety in life and diverse cultural background of Corpus Christi. Just like the birds that call it home, many people from around the world come to enjoy the beauty of the Texas coastline. The piece features flora and fauna native to the region to create this stunning collage teeming with life and movement. The vines you see are a signature in all of Ivan's work as they represent the time and energy amongst all living beings. The thorns represent the obstacles and hardships which mold us into who we eventually are to become. Birds included are a Cara Cara, a pelican, a Kingfisher, and a small songbird.

Born December of 1991, Ivan J. Roque is a Cuban-American artist from Miami, Florida. Ivan was with a passion for the concepts of birth, death, time, renewal, and social dynamics. His influences range from the old masters to the new such as Caravaggio, Marc Rothko, Alexander McQueen, Gianni Versace, and Nychos. Roque has accomplished many achievements for his young age, such as working with rapper Denzel Curry and collaborating with major brands like Mcdonald's, Microsoft, Virgin Voyages, and Formula One, to name a few.

He has traveled quite extensively for various exhibitions and murals, including shows in New York City, Dubai, Seoul, and mural festivals such as the Sprayseemo Mural Festival and Pow Wow Worcester. Various cities across the United States have frequently commissioned him. Roque also has had three gallery solo shows and one museum solo show at the Coral Springs Museum of Art. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts from Florida International University.