These mother-son artists worked on one of Houston's most popular downtown murals together. See how they tell the stories of their heritage through their artwork.One of Houston's most popular downtown murals showcases the places, people and events that have shaped the city's Mexican-American community.is one of the artists who contributed to the cultural mural landmark at Sam Houston Park, called Mexican American History and Culture in 20th Century Houston.
Louis assisted his mother on the mural, which includes themes like immigration, jobs in the Ship Channel industry and life in the Second Ward. But the two have very different styles."I would describe my style as preservation of culture, the empowerment of women of culture," said Laura. "Even though our styles are different, there's this admiration for each other for what we do, coming together as two artists and not mother and son.
"Nobody really knew I was autistic at the time so they thought I was ADHD," said Louis. "It was very hard for me because it was very socially awkward. I was very shy and very reclusive. I didn't want to be with other people, but I had to. Then when I found out I had Asperger's, it opened a new door to me and it let me know what I was. So I kind of discovered myself in a way.
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