Photos: Mexican muralist Hugo Martinez Tecoatl
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Mexican muralist
Mexican muralist Hugo Martinez Tecoatl stands near his masterpiece: an elaborate array of murals vibrantly splashed across 4,000 square feet of space in Casa del Mexicano, a community and cultural center in Boyle Heights. Aztec gods, bicycles, serpents, marigolds and tributes to Pancho Villa, Benito Juarez and Emiliano Zapata stretch from the hardwood floor up 30- to 40-foot walls and across the ceiling.
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Add / View comments | Discussion FAQI grew up in Pacoima, an area with a diverse population. I was a paper boy for a while, and often when I would make my collections, I was invited into the homes. Most of the photographs on the walls in houses of the Mexican-Americans were of the sons, and other relatives in their service uniforms. There was never any doubt about their patriotism, or their heritage. When I volunteered for the U.S. Army, one of my motivations was the Bill of Rights, especially the freedom of expression. I served as a regular infantryman, along with other Patriots, including Hispanic Americans. I along with several other soldiers in my squad are alive because of the valor of Ed Rosa. California and Los Angeles were founded by Hispanics. That is part of History. Hugo Martinez Tecoatl, you left Mexico seeking freedom of expression. Keep it up! Today is to celebrate the Declaration of Independence. In the words of the Declaration of Independence,
“We hold these truths to be self–evident,
That all men are created equal,
That they are endowed by their Creator
with certain unalienable Rights,
That among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness”
L.A. for less than the price of sunblock. 
Great images Mark Boster, I can not wait to take your course in Advance Photojournalism. When I arrived at the community center I asked how many people help make the murial, I was surprised at the answer. I covered the concert that was held at the Casa del Mexicano and posted a blog about it on www.luciovilla.wordpress.com