The love for the Tejano singer Selena shows no signs of slowing — especially in Houston.
We can all get the Selena bags and cups and makeup. (And trust us, we do.) But Houston has its own unique tributes all over the city. Just hop in your car.
Selena murals, depicting everything from album covers to legendary concerts, can be found amid city slogans and rap icons. And they’re just as much a part of our culture. Roland Saldana of Artistik Misfits was commissioned by The Arena vintage clothing store to add Selena to an outside wall. The store’s owner is a Selena fan and was at her 1995 RodeoHouston concert. Saldana also included a rendering of David Adickes’ “I Love Houston” sculpture and splattered paint to represent his background as a street artist.
“They wanted a mural that would bring in people to interact with the space and create a photo op,” Saldana says. “I think Selena will always be relevant. I remember growing up as a kid listening to her music on the radio. It’s that feeling I think that keeps her memory alive through the music.”
Sylvia Blanco painted the Selena cube art in front of the BakerRipley building in the East End and says her first thought was to paint Selena.
“She was the queen of Tejano music,” Blanco says. “She was and still is loved by many.”
Here are seven Selena murals you can see around Houston. Of course, if you do head out on a hunt, just remember social distancing. But some of these don’t even require you to leave your car.
The Arena
A large Selena mural is located at The Arena vintage clothing store at 4802 Washington. Artist @soder_texas recreated the "Amor Prohibido" album cover alongside the city skyline and the We Love Houston logo.
艺术官方墨水
Selena is featured alongside DJ Screw, Pimp C the Be Someone sign and other Houston icons inside this tattoo parlor located at412 Sam Houston Pkwy. E. Her Grammy is also included in the artwork.
Houston Graffiti Building
This site, located at 1503 Chartres, is popular for all sorts of photo shoots, from weddings to graduations. Two renderings of Selena are included amid the artwork.
BakerRipley
Selena is featured amid a series of cube art at the BakerRipley building at 4450 Harrisburg. The artwork by Sylvia Blanco is from Selena's 1995 RodeoHouston performance.
King's Bierhaus
Believe it or not, Selena is featured on a wall at this German restaurant and beer hall, located at 2044 E. TC Jester. She's seen chatting it up next to Beyoncé. Imaginethatduet.
Sam Rayburn High School
Talented art students at Sam Rayburn in Pasadena painted this mural over two months between classes. It's another take on the "Amor Prohibido" album cover.
Macroplaza Mall
The mall at 171 Pasadena Town Square features a wall of icons, including Selena, Vicente Fernandez and George Lopez. The mall was formerly known as Pasadena Town Square.
The Secret Group
You can see Selena in one of her trademark bustiers and red lips on the side of The Secret Group building, located at 2101 Polk.
Joey Guerrais the music critic for the Houston Chronicle. Follow him onTwitter. Get experts’ picks for concerts, kids’ stuff, fine arts, movies and more by subscribing to the预览娱乐通讯.