la pintura mural como recurso expresivo en la representación artística sobre el abandono animal en el cantón el guabo

Abstract

The present research, “Mural painting as an expressive resource in the artistic representation of animal abandonment in the El Guabo canton”, has the general objective of creating a proposal in the appropriate place using mural painting as an artistic medium to express disagreement with the little importance given to the social problem of Animal Abandonment. This issue is a growing problem that affects a huge number of animals, leaving them in a vulnerable condition, without food, water and in environments that are not appropriate for their well-being. For these reasons, these living beings contract diseases and face various situations that lead to death. In the canton of El Guabo this problem persists and, as in many places in the country, it grows more and more every day. For this reason, it was decided to create a work using mural painting as a means of expression, because, thanks to their large dimensions, murals have a significant visual impact on communities and urban environments. In addition, their capacity to transmit messages is very effective. From an artistic point of view, mural painting is a very good form of expression that can transform an urban space. Throughout history, different artists have used it to create works that combine art with a social message. Educational institutions are highly frequented by both children and adults, which is why they are considered an excellent location for the execution of works with social themes. For this reason, the decision was made to carry out the artistic proposal on animal abandonment outside the Manuel Serrano Renda General Basic Education School. Materials were used to ensure the durability of the work in adverse weather conditions. A range of dark tones was used in the background so that the main element stands out more. The protagonist is a canine that is abandoned, has lost hope and shows despondency in its posture. The message expressed in the work: “May life treat you as you treat animals” revolves around the idea of empathy, this means that the type of treatment one gives to living beings, especially animals, will be reflected in how life will take care of us.