Celebrating 15!

10 Years of Mural Magic - Part 2

Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Plaza Walls Mural Expo 2018-2021

The Holey Kids Chillin' (2017) by Kris KanalyOklahoma Mural Syndicate

Plaza Walls Mural Expo 2018

By 2018, Mural Expo had become a highlight of the Plaza District Festival in OKC, reinforcing its status as a public art staple in OKC. Continuing the pattern of growth, the 2018 expo welcomed artists from across the nation and even as far away as Puerto Rico.

Promotional video for Mural Expo 2018

Untitled (2018) by Ana MariettaOklahoma Mural Syndicate

Ana María Ortiz

Wildlife artist from Puerto Rico.

Untitled (2018) by Monster SteveOklahoma Mural Syndicate

Monster Steve

Steve Ehret is a surrealist painter and muralist from Ohio.

Untitled (2018) by Merlot & AmuseOklahoma Mural Syndicate

Merlot and Amuse 126

An abstracted graffiti collaboration.

Plaza Walls Mural Expo 2019

By 2019 the Mural Expo had really hit its stride. The local community looked forward to it with great anticipation and the event began to draw in not only regional artists but an increase in visitors traveling from surrounding areas as well. 

Untitled (2019) by Mariell GuzmanOklahoma Mural Syndicate

Mariell Guzman

Mariell is a muralist and painter from Texas specializing in abstracted nature and floral works.

Untitled (2019) by Jeremy NicholsOklahoma Mural Syndicate

PlasticBirdie

Jeremy Nichols is a muralist and painter from Portland Oregon who's work blends elements of graphic design and nature.

Untitled (2019) by FrenemyOklahoma Mural Syndicate

Frenemy

Frenemy is an illustrator and muralist who paints "monsters, creature, and things."

Untitled (2020) by Sean Vali & Joe SkilzOklahoma Mural Syndicate

Plaza Walls Mural Expo 2020

In response to the COVID‑19 pandemic OMS reimagined the event’s format. Instead of a festival‑aligned mural week, artists painted periodically throughout September and October, bringing art to the district in a socially distanced way to protect the artists and visitors.

Untitled (2020) by Skip HillOklahoma Mural Syndicate

Skip Hill

Skip Hill is an artists from Tulsa Oklahoma who works in a variety of mediums including collage, drawing, painting, and murals.

Afro Violet (2020) by Tiffany McKnightOklahoma Mural Syndicate

Tiffany McKnight

Tiffany McKnight is a multidisciplinary artist, muralist, and surface designer based in Oklahoma City. 

Untitled (2020) by Dawn JaiyeOklahoma Mural Syndicate

Jaiye Farrell

Jaiye Farrell is an Oklahoma City artist know for his abstract pattern paintings and murals.

Plaza Walls Mural Expo 2021

The 2021 edition of Mural Expo marked a hopeful comeback, reuniting artists and the community after a challenging year. It resumed its tradition of live mural painting and public celebration, standing as a testament to the resilience of public art.

Untitled (2021) by SM SanzOklahoma Mural Syndicate

SM Sanz

SM Sanz is an illustrator and muralist from Panama, now living in Texas, who specializes in portraits of strong female characters.

Untitled (2021) by May YangOklahoma Mural Syndicate

May Yang

May Yang is a Tulsa Oklahoma based abstract artist, printer, and muralist. 

New York State of Mind by Ces, Mast, and DovesOklahoma Mural Syndicate

Ces, Mast, and Doves

A collaboration mural by three legendary New York graffiti artists.

Continued in Part 3.

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