Artwork copyright Nico Inzerella. Photo courtesy of the artist, 2024.

Artwork copyright Nico Inzerella. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, by Everything Time Studio, 2024.

Artwork copyright Nico Inzerella. Photo courtesy of the artist, 2024.

Artwork copyright Nico Inzerella. Photo courtesy of the artist, 2024.

Artwork copyright Nico Inzerella. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, by Everything Time Studio, 2024.

Futuras Mariposas, 2024

Nico Inzerella
American (born 1976)

Location: Pioneer Elementary School, Auburn

About the Artwork

Futuras Mariposas by Nico Inzerella is a multi-part mural that celebrates the students of Pioneer Elementary School in Auburn, Western Washington. Images of the students and several small butterflies represent their cultures, lives, and friendships, conveying inclusion, bonding, and happiness. The mural highlights student growth and encourages them to dream and spread their wings to a bright future. 

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Auburn School District.

About the Artist

Nico Inzerella combines collage, photography, fine art, and graphic art. He is a fourth-generation Mexican American artist. The themes and images of his art often reflect Indigenous life and immigration throughout the Americas, and he notes that "Preserving my family's culture is important to me and I do this through my art." Inzerella has lived and traveled throughout Mexico, Central America, and South America taking thousands of photos that he uses in his art.
Inzerella was born and raised between Southern California and Seattle. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Western Washington University in Bellingham, Northwestern Washington. He is an art instructor at North Seattle College, and he is also a full-time web developer at the college.