La Alma (The Soul)
"La Alma (The Soul)" by Emanuel Martinez (1978) — La Alma/Lincoln Park, Denver. Part of the Denver Public Art collection.
About This Artwork
A landmark Chicano mural at La Alma Recreation Center depicting the soul of Denver's Westside community. The sun radiates behind a skyline while an eagle embraces two female faces, with symbols of youth, Mestizo identity, and eternal flames.
Medium
Paint (exterior mural)
Timeline
Emanuel Martinez paints the mural with community volunteers at La Alma Recreation Center
Source: National Trust for Historic Preservation
Listed on the National Trust for Historic Preservation's 11 Most Endangered places
Source: National Trust for Historic Preservation
About the Artist
Emanuel Martinez
Pioneering Denver Chicano muralist active since 1971. His works including Eyes on the Park and La Alma are foundational to Denver's Chicano art movement.
Based in: Denver, CO
Data source: National Trust for Historic Preservation
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