MasPaz is a Colombian born multidisciplinary artist, based in Washington DC. He is known for his distinctive street murals that explore topics of earth preservation and indigenous peoples. His work has been exhibited in galleries throughout the US and Latin America and his larger murals can be found in streets and spaces internationally. Mas Paz means ‘more peace’ in Spanish, a message he strives to embrace through art and philanthropy.
He has been featured on ABC News, Telemundo and The Washington Post, among others. He has collaborated with brands such as Nike, National Geographic, Roots, Sierra Club and Brooks Running, as well as institutions such as the Smithsonian Institution, the National Portrait Gallery, the National Gallery of Art, the New Museum, the Corcoran, the Freer and Sackler Gallery. He has also worked with numerous schools and education centers throughout the world. During the pandemic, MasPaz initiated a series of free online art classes, encouraging art as an avenue for mental health, as well as designing a limited edition print and textile, raising money for local charities and community centers.
He can usually be found, brush in hand, painting, teaching, or spreading his message of “more peace” abroad.
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MasPaz es un artista multidisciplinario nacido en Colombia, radicado en Washington DC. El es conocido por sus distintivos murales callejeros que que exploran temas de preservación de la tierra y los pueblos indígenas. Su trabajo ha sido exhibido en galerías en los Estados Unidos y América Latina y sus murales grandes se pueden encontrar en calles y espacios a nivel internacional. Mas Paz es su mensaje que se esfuerza por adoptar a través del arte y la filantropía.
Ha aparecido en ABC News, Telemundo y The Washington Post, entre otros. Ha colaborado con marcas como Nike, National Geographic, Roots, Sierra Club y Brooks Running, además de instituciones como el Smithsonian, National Portrait Gallery, National Gallery of Art, New Museum, Corcoran, Freer y Sackler Gallery. También ha trabajado con numerosas escuelas y centros educativos por todo el mundo. Durante la pandemia, MasPaz ha iniciado una serie de clases de arte gratuitas on-line, fomentando el arte como una vía para la salud mental, y también diseñó un print y un textil de edición limitada, recaudando fondos para organizaciones benéficas locales y centros comunitarios.
Generalmente se le puede encontrar, pincel en la mano, pintando, enseñando o difundiendo su mensaje de “MasPaz” en el extranjero.