88R23241 BK-D
By: Flores H.R. No. 1535
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Ruben Esquivel, an Austin-based muralist, canvas
artist, and designer, has distinguished himself through his efforts
to beautify his community and to promote justice and healing
through art; and
WHEREAS, Born in Austin to parents of Mexican, Spanish, and
Native American descent, Mr. Esquivel was exposed to a variety of
creative outlets while growing up, which influenced his pursuit of
a multidisciplinary art career; he studied art history in Italy in
2013, before returning to Austin and completing an internship with
a local art collective that led to a full-time position; since then,
he has been involved in many aspects of the creative industry,
including artist management, event production, mural painting, and
graphic design, and he founded a management and consulting business
for artists, East End Eclectic, in 2021; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Esquivel has showcased his skills on works such
as the Protectors of the Red Bluff mural, which is part of a
900-foot curation of art installations paying tribute to Austin's
Govalle neighborhood; he also created a colorful piece called Seeds
of Change for the Black Lives Matter Mural Campaign, and he was
among the artists who painted individual murals for each of the 21
victims of the Robb Elementary School shooting as part of the
Healing Uvalde mural project; he has collaborated with other
artists on many occasions, including for the design of a floating
installation on Lady Bird Lake with the title Common Waters, which
was commissioned through the Butler Trail Arts and Culture Plan;
and
WHEREAS, Ruben Esquivel has created moving and powerful works
of art that continue to enrich his community, and it is fitting to
recognize this dynamic and gifted artist for his achievements; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Ruben Esquivel for his contributions to
his community and to the art world and extend to him sincere best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Esquivel as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.