Our Voice

Giuseppe De MattiaCompleted

Sayings and rumours act as windows into the collective consciousness of a community—a mosaic of shared beliefs, cultural wisdom, and moral values that bind a society together. De Mattia’s artwork in Zacamil transforms the pulse of the community into a visual symphony, born from heartfelt conversations about beliefs, desires, and anxieties. His pieces serve as mirrors, reflecting the intricate web of shared cultural experiences while amplifying the voices of those who inspire them. Our Voice is part of De Mattia’s Pettegolezzi series, where he distills rumours and shared experiences into simple, powerful sentences. The series reflects his lifelong fascination with fragmented storytelling and the oral histories passed down through generations. Two of his favorite sayings from the Zacamil project are: “todos tienen derecho a una pupusa” (everyone has the right to a pupusa) and “un hilo entre dos tiendas hace un negocio” (a wire between two trees makes a shop).

Artist

Giuseppe De Mattia

Year

2024

Medium

Acrylic paint on wall

Dimensions

9 m × 4.5 m

Location

Zacamil, El Salvador

Building

107

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About the work

A living mural for a living neighborhood

Nuestras Raices, Vita.De.Campo is part of Antonio Roque's long-term collaboration with residents of Zacamil. The mural emerged through workshops, collective sketching sessions, and oral histories gathered block by block.

First shown in 2024 as part of Territorios en transformacion at CMS Foundation, the piece remains in public space as an evolving landmark and a meeting point for community-led cultural programming.

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