CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Mural Project is thrilled to collaborate with Don Juan Mexican Restaurant in bringing a vibrant Hispanic culture mural to life. The painting of the mural is set to commence today, with an expected completion date of July 20.

The mural will be located on the south wall of Don Juan’s Mexican Restaurant at 144 S. Center St. in downtown Casper. The mural selection process involved reviewing applications from artists worldwide in response to the Request for Proposal issued in May.

The Casper Mural Project is delighted to have chosen the talented artist Sasha Primo to create this remarkable mural, according to a press release by the Casper Mural Project.

Sasha Primo, an artist with a passion for drawing, has been involved in street art since 2012. His focus lies in crafting localized public art that resonates with the community. He has contributed to murals across South America, including Argentina, Ecuador, Panama, Colombia and Mexico.

Expressing his enthusiasm for the project, Sasha Primo states, “I am excited to work on a mural that pays homage to the Hispanic culture of Wyoming. The artwork will showcase a range of diverse professions and traditions, including mining, beet farm workers, cowboys, sheepherders, the railroad, and el Día de los Muertos. My goal is to honor and celebrate the vibrant cultural tapestry of Latin Heritage. I hope that the mural will serve as a reminder of embracing and appreciating cultural diversity within the community and that viewers will gain a stronger sense of local identity.”

The Casper Mural Project’s mission statement is to foster and encourage community expression through the creation of public art in the form of murals. In particular, it seeks to commission, orchestrate and maintain community-related murals in the Casper area for the benefit of the general public.

These murals will tell stories that inspire deeper compassion among Casper neighbors, foster wider cultural understanding and empathy and focus on stories of inspiration, social justice and community peace.

These murals will foster attachment and cultural identity, social cohesion and cultural understanding, public health, well-being and belonging.

The project will provide an ecosystem in which artists are contributors to the whole of Casper’s economic and cultural benefit, according to their website.

All murals are made possible through donations, sponsorships and grants.

The completion of this particular mural was made possible through the generous support of the Wyoming Arts Council, Wyoming Community Foundation, 5150, Don Juan Mexican Restaurant, Ramkota Hotel, United Rentals, Curb Appeal Painting, Beyond Borders Adventure Retreats, Lincoln Financial Advisors, Sweetgrass Acupuncture & Wellness, Kalen Marketing Solutions and Moody Stickers.

To learn more about the Casper Mural Project, please visit its website at https://caspermuralproject.org/.