“Hola Friend, Hi Amigo”

This mural is by Will Hatch Crosby and was made to represent the cultural diversity in East Austin. He is an austinite who after exploring New York City for 10 years came back to Texas to make murals. This mural was made in dedication to growing up in East Austin and represents the prevalent hispanic and white cultures now in East Austin. While the blending of cultures can be interpreted as good, the mural conveys gentrification for its modern and “hipster” style. The combination of languages could also show a whiter/richer population appropriating the Mexican American culture.