Public Art

Commissioner Lesley Briones is proud to introduce a new collection of public art celebrating the resilience and diversity of Gulfton, Sharpstown, and Alief. These high-impact murals aren’t just paintings; they are cultural landmarks. By transforming ordinary streets into canvases, we ensure that the paths between us honor the diversity and heritage of the people who travel them every day.

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Paths Forward

Artist: Alex Arzú

Paths Forward highlights the children of Gulfton as symbols of resilience, diversity, and promise. Realistic portraits reflect everyday life, while a colorful, winding path represents imagination and the journey ahead. A butterfly anchors the mural as a symbol of hope, transformation, and new beginnings.

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Unity

Artist: Floyd Mendoza
This mural celebrates cultural diversity and shared community spirit. Children from different backgrounds are shown learning, playing, and creating, reflecting unity through everyday experiences. Historical imagery and multilingual elements honor the past while pointing toward a collective future rooted in togetherness.
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Seasoned Together

Artist: Royal Sumikat

This vibrant mural honors the layered cultures of Sharpstown and Gulfton. Blending symbols of Houston with Nigerian, Asian, and Latino traditions, the artwork highlights everyday moments, shared traditions, and the joy of gathering across generations.
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Our Roots, Our Future

Artist: DUAL

Inspired by community voices, this abstract mural brings together symbols representing the many cultures of Gulfton. Instruments, flags, folklore imagery, and natural elements blend into a bold, colorful composition that reflects shared pride, unity, and optimism.
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Music & Culture

Artist: Santiago Perez

This mural pays tribute to influential Hispanic musicians whose work continues to inspire across generations. Expressive portraits and bold graphic elements create rhythm and movement, celebrating music as a shared language connecting history, identity, and community pride.

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Garden of Alebrije Dreams

Artist: Usagi Wasabi
Garden of Alebrije Dreams blends Texas wildflowers with Alebrijes, vibrant animals from Mexican folk art, to celebrate creativity, nature, and cultural identity. Inspired by community input, the mural invites joy, imagination, and connection for visitors of all ages.
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Bold Dreams, Brave Hearts

Artist: Caroline Truong (with student assistance)

This mural celebrates courage, creativity, and optimism. Bright colors, playful shapes, and floral elements create an encouraging message, while student-painted sections turn the artwork into a shared expression of individual dreams and collective growth.

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A Book is a Rocketship

Artist: Jessica Rice (with student assistance)

Centered on an astronaut, this mural reflects exploration, learning, and limitless possibility. Sunflowers symbolize hope, butterflies represent cultural diversity, and books and school supplies, painted by students, highlight creativity and student voice, reinforcing the idea that learning can launch big dreams.