Deigo Jarero, Street Revolución #116 - Tonalá, Jalisco, MÉXICO
Artist statement: This project means a lot to me because it's my first international collaboration. I'm combining my passions; I love painting and creating, as well as promoting and supporting the cause I've been championing for years. With this mural, I’m combining the culture of Tonalá (my hometown) things like traditional Flowers, mistic animals (Nahuales) and the Sun. I'm very excited to collaborate with YANAM and share these stories that go beyond a positive message of normalizing conversations about mental health, as I'm combining my culture with this social cause.
Diego Jarero is an artisan, cultural promoter, and social activist for Mental Health since 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He studied production, acting, and television and is currently a Business Administration student. Diego is the son of artisans, and at 21 years old, he has promoted the culture and traditions of Tonalá, his hometown. He runs a business called VivArt Piñatas and his social project, "Talento con Propósito," is a youth artistic platform that empowers young people through their abilities and skills, providing each participant with a stage, screen, and media at NO COST. Additionally, this platform supports a social cause (Mental Health) and promotes the municipality (Tonalá). Diego is currently writing a book and seeks to make a positive impact on society through his platform.
