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Lalo Cota From Folklore to Phoenix • By Rhett Baruch Not too long ago, many viewed street art in a negative way—perhaps, in a gang-related type of way. But what we now have throughout the Valley has realistically beautified buildings that often had been nothing more than forgotten structures. I’m not sure what could be worse than staring at a taupe or tan-colored wall on your commute or during your exploration of the city—but I’m glad things have gone this way. Many, including some of our politicians, agree that this is a step in the right direction. In fact, the art form and the projects that have come along have become increasingly accepted by the masses in the Valley. It’s obvious that the murals have provoked locals and visitors to explore, in turn stimulating local business, which is yet another way to create a point of destination and encourage walkability—a concept that is finally becoming more of a reality. For most locals, transportation and public services have made up a lot of ground over the past decade. A lot of good moves, but perhaps there have been some poor decisions regarding how we should create artistic attractions and what assets are granted to particular artists. Last year I sat in on some panels at the AIA downtown. Walkability was the main topic, and there were ideas from all sorts of professionals. However, most of these solutions required a lot of capital and engineering. Working with what is already present is not only a more economical route, but also ecological. It also allows creation to occur more quickly. Someone true to his game since day one of the Phoenix street art scene, Lalo Cota has been creating what he likes, primarily where he chooses, for 20+ years. Cota moved here from Sinaloa, Mexico, at the age of eight and is mainly inspired by Chicano folklore and lowrider culture. The folklore that inspires his work is about teaching lessons in a darker way to scare children into doing the right things in life. Most of his works, however, do not present an alarming amount of horrific scenery; they are more on the playful end of things. Expect a vast array of bright colors, bomb lowriders, Arizona skylines, desert plant life and Dias de los Muertos skulls. Also, there are the occasional stabs at your not-too-friendly state politicians, clever and always fun to look at. I interviewed Lalo Cota as he was starting his newest piece on 5th Street, a location where some of our current top muralists, including Cota, Pablo Luna, Angel Diaz, Breeze, and JB Snyder, made their start. JAVA 9 MAGAZINE
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