Mayra Zamora

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Mayra Zamora
Chicana contemporary artist, educator, muralist, and curator.

About Mayra

Born in Austin and raised in the small town of Tivoli, Mayra Zamora, is a freelance artist who works with local nonprofit organizations in Corpus Christi.

Additionally, the artist has created artwork for Whataburger, Stripes Convenience Stores, Laredo Taco Company, and K Space Contemporary, among others.

Recently honored by the Corpus Christi Westside Business Association for her artwork and community involvement, Zamora’s accolades include Young Alumnus by Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Best Fine Arts Painter by The Bend Magazine, and “La Estrella Award” in Arts and Humanities by the Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas, and more.

Zamora’s current body of work is a devotion to the fundamentals of art and her love for her Mexican heritage. The muralist and educator focuses on what she considers the most important elements of art—line, shape, and color—while incorporating Mexican-American iconography. Her artwork is inspired by pre-Columbian and modern art, including a kaleidoscope of color and often includes her black and white artist codex, allowing the viewer to become an active participant in decoding her work literally and visually.

Among the numerous solo and group exhibitions, Zamora has participated in exhibitions in Texas, New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, and many more.

As a recipient of numerous scholarships which helped fuel her dream of becoming an educator and an artist, Zamora earned a Bachelor of Art degree and a Master of Science degree from Texas A&M University—Corpus Christi.