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music to my ears
by Rafael lópez
The work of Rafael López is a fusion
of strong graphic style and magi-
cal symbolism. While growing up in
Mexico City, he was immersed in the
rich cultural heritage and native color
of street life. Influenced by Mexican
surrealism, dichos, or sayings, and
myths, he developed a style with roots
in these traditions.
For his illustrations for Book
Fiesta!, written by Pat Mora, López
was the recipient of the 2010 Pura
Belpré Illustrator Award, given by the
American Library Association to honor
work that best portrays, affirms and
celebrates the Latino cultural experi-
ence in children’s books.
López also envisioned and led the
Urban Art Trail Project that transformed
San Diego’s blighted East Village with
colorful murals, sculptures and art
installations and serves as a model of
urban renewal that has been imple-
mented in cities around the nation.
Of his colorful, imaginative art,
López says, “Style will never come
when it is forced. It needs to happen
naturally, as the result of experiences,
travels, beliefs and the things that
inspire you in everyday life, such as
music, food, color, texture and family.”
Rafael López’s art is held in private col-
lections worldwide. View his portfolio
at
RafaelLopez.com.
natural awakenings March 2010
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