Fire Tree

Custom Made StoriesCompleted

Art in public spaces should serve a selfless communal goal, offering a canvas to reimagine and enrich the environment. This series of murals honours the Maquillishuat, El Salvador’s national tree, and the Fire Tree (Árbol de Fuego), paying tribute to the country’s rich natural beauty. His work breathes new life into the timeless connection between humanity, history, and the natural world, highlighting the profound relationship between the land and its people. Drawing from the stunning natural landscapes of El Salvador, it blends nature’s enduring beauty with the pulse of modernity. Each mural features pixelated rockets and moons—symbols of the nation’s bold leap into technological innovation. These elements subtly reflect El Salvador’s journey toward progress while honouring its deep cultural roots.

Artist

Custom Made Stories

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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