Best of 2025 nominee: introducing Adry Del Rocio
"Sembrando paz'. A mural born in the heart of Culiacán is now competing among the world’s top urban murals. "Sowing Peace", created by local artists Adry del Rocío and Carlos Alberto GH!
Unveiled last December across from the Culiacán Civil Hospital, the mural transforms a residential building on one of the city’s busiest avenues. Rather than hindering the work, the windows, air conditioners, and architectural irregularities became part of its visual language. The project was commissioned by SUMA through its Let’s Paint for Peace initiative, with only one requirement: the mural had to speak of peace.
For Adry, the concept emerged from deep personal reflection. She asked herself where peace truly begins and arrived at the home. The mural’s central image, a mother teaching her children to “sow” peace, captures the everyday gestures that shape a peaceful society. A subtle 3D effect, visible only from a specific angle, invites passersby to pause and engage.
Completed in just over a week, the mural grew through constant interaction with neighbors, who embraced the project as their own. For the artists, the nomination is more than recognition; it is a chance to project a different image of Culiacán and share a universal message. As Adry notes, “We need this reminder worldwide.”
About Adry:
Adry del Rocío is an award‑winning Mexican painter and 3D street artist, active since childhood and honored as Maestra Madonnara in Italy. With over 140 exhibitions and festival invitations in 20+ countries, she has collaborated with major global brands. She became a Street Art Cities verified artist in September 2024. Read more about her on Street Art Cites. Download our free Street Art Cities app and give her a follow so you don’t miss her latest work.