Spanish muralist JOTALO has unveiled a captivating new artwork in Villa del Río, Córdoba, created for @vdrground as part of the X Bienal de Arte de Villa del Río (@xbienaldeartevdr), one of southern Spain’s most vibrant public art and cultural events.
This latest mural by JOTALO presents a young woman with a firm and commanding gaze, enveloped in an atmosphere of soft floral hues and delicate light. Through carefully layered tones and a harmonious composition, the piece explores the duality between strength and fragility, growth and transience, and the natural rhythm of life.
At its core, the work symbolizes the ascension of life from root to bloom, using flowers as metaphors for resilience and the continuous cycle of renewal. The upward movement of the composition mirrors both personal and collective evolution, a visual poem dedicated to growth, beauty, and impermanence.
A Dialogue Between Humanity and Nature
In typical JOTALO fashion, the mural combines human presence with organic forms, merging emotional expression with environmental symbolism. The artist’s meticulous brushwork and nuanced use of color bring a sense of calm power to the wall, transforming a public façade into a reflection of contemporary human emotion in dialogue with nature.
This work reinforces JOTALO’s position within the new generation of Spanish muralists who are redefining urban art in Andalusia and beyond. His approach, equal parts poetic and socially engaged, continues to enrich Spain’s cultural landscape with works that connect deeply to local communities.
Community, Collaboration, and Gratitude
Speaking about the project, JOTALO expressed his appreciation for the community and the organizers:
“The piece represents a young woman of firm and imposing gaze, surrounded by a sweet and floral atmosphere that conveys the strength of growth and the fragility of life, symbolized by the ascent of flowers from the root to their fullness. My heartfelt thanks to @taron79 for his dedication and kindness. It’s admirable how you bring muralism and street art to so many people. I leave with a friend and hope our paths cross again soon.”
He also thanked the neighbors and locals who stopped by to watch the process, sharing conversations and encouragement that enriched the experience.
About the Project
The Villa del Río Biennial of Art has become a cultural landmark in Córdoba, championing muralism and public art as tools for social connection. Through initiatives like VDR Ground, artists from across Spain and the world are invited to transform urban spaces into open-air galleries that reflect creativity, identity, and community pride.
With this new mural, JOTALO continues to expand the visual language of Spanish street art, bridging the intimacy of human feeling with the vastness of natural cycles, an artistic statement that is both local and universal.
Source: StreetArt - streetartnews.net
