I Can’t Stand My Own Mind
I Can’t Stand My Own Mind is a surrealist mural by artist Dan Colcer that depicts a stylized, floating caricature of the famous Beat Generation poet Allen Ginsberg. The vibrant piece surrounds Ginsberg with abstract, flowing faces and includes explicit nods to his seminal poem “Howl” written directly on the figure’s footwear. The mural’s title […]
Birds on a Wire (Crows)
This artwork features a series of crows rendered in Campagna’s signature gritty, high-contrast illustrative style. The piece adds a dark, atmospheric element to the building, showcasing the artist’s ability to blend nature-inspired themes with the urban, industrial character that defines Deep Ellum. Artist: Frank Campagna
La leyenda de Mayahuel
Instrumentalist
Music focused mural at Deep Ellum Lofts Artist: Dan Colcer
Deep Ellum Dallas
This mural is a collaborative piece within the “Blues Alley” project, celebrating the neighborhood’s legendary musical roots. It features a “jam session” style layout that depicts historic blues figures like Andrew “Jr. Boy” Jones and Zuzu Bollin, paying homage to the artists who defined the Deep Ellum sound Artist: Joe Skilz 52
Deer
The artwork features a highly detailed, realistic depiction of local wildlife—specifically a deer and monarch butterflies—rendered as if they are pinned inside a massive specimen box. This 3D trompe l’oeil style is a signature of Mantra’s work, creating a sense of depth that makes the natural subjects appear to be resting behind glass, offering a […]
La Leyenda de Mayahuel
This mural is a visual depiction of the Legend of Mayahuel. She is the goddess of the agave plant. She wears a rabbit skull in her agave crown. The Rabbits represent the 400 personalities of drunkedness. Artist: Dan Colcer
Find Yourself Awake
This artwork was created as part of the 42 Murals project and features Salazar’s signature style of hyper-realistic portraiture combined with abstract, “shattered” geometric elements. The mural depicts a serene face that appears to be dissolving or coming together, symbolizing self-reflection and consciousness. Its intricate detail and use of soft, monochromatic tones make it a […]
Caged Birds
This mural, created by the “Godfather of Deep Ellum” Frank Campagna, features a series of black birds rendered in his signature gritty, illustrative style on the exterior of a historic building. The work is a well-known local landmark that contributes to the neighborhood’s unique urban aesthetic and reflects Campagna’s decades-long influence on the Dallas street […]
Face
Malcolm Byers, an Amarillo-based artist, painted this piece as part of the 42 Murals project. The mural features a striking, stylized portrait of a woman’s face rendered with bold, high-contrast lines and an expressive use of color. Byers is known for his large-scale spray-painted works that blend traditional portraiture with urban street art techniques. Artist: […]