Artwork copyright Heleodoro Heras. Photo courtesy of the artist.
El Mercado (The Market Place), 1994
Heleodoro Heras
(American | Mexican, born 1944)
Location: Manitou Elementary, Tacoma
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
El Mercado (The Market Place) is a richly detailed and realist painting by artist Heleodoro Heras. The imagery depicts an open-air market filled with vendors, shoppers, and a wide variety of fruits, goods, and daily staples. These markets are common in Latin America, and the artist notes "I enjoy going to the mercado. There is so much to see, and lots of exciting colors; and of course, so much to eat."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Tacoma School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Heleodoro Heras is a Washington-based artist and illustrator. Born in Mexico, Heras emigrated to America as a teenager and graduated from Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles after military service. His realistic portraits and figurative paintings are inspired by frequent visits to Mexico.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Oil paint on hard board |
| Dimensions | 2 ft x 3 ft |
| ID Number | WSAC1995.036.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Tacoma Public Schools |
| Artwork Location | Manitou Elementary West commons hallway |
| WA County | Pierce |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 4330 S 66th St Tacoma, WA 98409 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.197333, -122.495086 |
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