Artwork copyright Daniel Galvez. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, by Cooper Studios, 2024.
Artwork copyright Daniel Galvez. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, by Cooper Studios, 2024 (detail).
Artwork copyright Daniel Galvez. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, by Cooper Studios, 2024 (detail).
Artwork copyright Daniel Galvez. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, by Cooper Studios, 2024 (detail).
Artwork copyright Daniel Galvez. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, by Cooper Studios, 2024 (detail).
Artwork copyright Daniel Galvez. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, by Cooper Studios, 2024 (detail).
Artwork copyright Daniel Galvez. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, by Cooper Studios, 2024.
Artwork copyright Daniel Galvez. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Controllers of Their Destiny, 2023
Daniel Galvez
American (born 1953)
Location: Shelton High School, Shelton
About the Artwork
Controllers of Their Destiny by Daniel Galvez is an homage to Diego Rivera's 1934 "Man at the Crossroads" fresco painting about the times and events of the early mid-twentieth century. Galvez reimagines it to focus on the students of today and the 21st century challenges they face as they prepare for their futures. Two teenaged students face you in the center with determined expressions on their faces. They are surrounded by images of Washington State's beauty, climate change, the covid pandemic, cultural icons and traditions, Native imagery, as well as students hard at work with their studies.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Shelton School District.
About the Artist
Oakland, California-based artist Daniel Galvez creates murals for public spaces. His artworks are inspired by his Mexican heritage and the legacy of community-focused artworks created by the great Mexican muralists Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros, and José Clemente Orozco. In his own words, "The overarching goal in many of my commissions is a celebration of the spirit of individuals and the strength of community. I weave together elements of landscape, culture, and most importantly, individuals, into a cohesive visual narrative."Galvez was born in Calexico, California. He began his career as a muralist in the 1970s during the contemporary mural movement. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the California College of Arts and Crafts and a Master of Arts degree in painting from San Francisco State University in 1979.
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