{"id":28694,"date":"2024-03-16T00:12:29","date_gmt":"2024-03-16T00:12:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/renowned-muralist-exhibits-world-class-art-in-rural-utah\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T06:37:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T06:37:09","slug":"renowned-muralist-exhibits-world-class-art-in-rural-utah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/renowned-muralist-exhibits-world-class-art-in-rural-utah\/","title":{"rendered":"Renowned muralist exhibits world-class art in rural Utah"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Internationally acclaimed artist Lucinda Hinojos, who paints under the pseudonym \u201cLa Morena,\u201d works on her mural in Bluff, Utah. (Paul Martini \/Courtesy photo)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n

A celebration held to unveil a mural by the internationally acclaimed artist Lucinda Hinojos, who paints under the pseudonym \u201cLa Morena,\u201d is scheduled for March 17 in Bluff, Utah.<\/p>\n

Funding for the mural was provided in part by the Utah Division of Arts and Museums, according to a news release from Rolland Lee, executive director of the Bluff Community Foundation. The mural was made under the new artist-in-residence program under which Hinojos is working.<\/p>\n

Hinojos\u2019 paintings and murals are found in museums and outdoor settings from California to the U.S. Embassy in Marseille, France, where she created a seven-story mural.<\/p>\n

According to Lee, she also was selected as the marque artist for the 2024 Super Bowl, the first Xicana Indigenous woman \u2013 Apache, Pima and Yaqui descent \u2013 to be honored with the selection. She designed not only the artwork for the event, including the ticket design, but also completed a large-scale mural in the heart of Phoenix where the Super Bowl was held.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is an absolute honor to have an artist of Hinojos\u2019 caliber working to portray the landscape and cultural relevance of the region and more importantly, to underscore one of her core values, promoting Indigenous communities through her artwork,\u201d said Lee.<\/p>\n

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A gathering March 17 in Bluff, Utah, will celebrate the unveiling of a mural by Lucinda \u201cLa Morena\u201d Hinojos. (Jocelyn Meyers\/Courtesy photo)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

The mural, at an old gas station in town along Highway 191 in town, was designed with input from residents and scholars from nearby Whitehorse High School.<\/p>\n

The mural features the landscape of southeastern Utah, including the San Juan River. It also transitions from day to night, something Hinojos says was important to the community, which is working to protect its night sky and obtain an International Dark Sky designation<\/p>\n

\u201cFirstly, I hope it brings joy, happiness, and peace to the people of Bluff. Murals have the power to transform the atmosphere of a place, infusing it with positivity and vibrancy. By creating a visually appealing and uplifting piece of art, you\u2019re contributing to the overall well-being of the community,\u201d Hinojos said. \u201cSecondly, I hope the surrounding Indigenous communities see themselves reflected in the mural and feel a sense of pride and connection. Representation in art is crucial for fostering a sense of identity and belonging. By incorporating elements of their culture, history, and stories into the mural, you\u2019re validating their experiences and honoring their heritage.\u201d<\/p>\n

For Hinojos, inspiration for the mural came from meeting and working with local elders and students while participating in the 2023 Bluff Arts Festival.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe portrayal of the land, master weaver Peggy Black\u2019s hands, the Din\u00e9 girl, and the mother moon all contribute to a powerful narrative of peace, strength, and resilience,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Further information about Hinojos\u2019 life and work can be found at www.lamorenaart.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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