Oklahoma City Overpass Pillars Become Latino Murals
El Movimiento, created by Exiquio "Zeke" Gonzalez, will turn pillars at 17th and Robinson into community art celebrating Latino and Chicano traditions.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Hispanic
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A project called El Movimiento will transform pillars beneath an overpass at 17th and Robinson Avenue in Oklahoma City into murals celebrating Latino and Chicano traditions. Organizers are seeking donations, supplies and community partners.
Why it matters
The project aims to build community involvement and representation in Oklahoma City that lasts for generations. It draws inspiration from public artwork in Chicano Park in San Diego and in Austin, Texas.
Phase one is slated to begin at the end of 2026 and the project is targeted for completion in 2028. The extraction does not disclose a total budget or the number of pillars involved.
The players
Exiquio "Zeke" Gonzalez
Gonzalez is the creator of El Movimiento, the public art initiative transforming the overpass pillars in Oklahoma City.
The details
Community members can fill in a single color on a pillar, and participants of all ages can use paint-by-number techniques. Residents can help by spreading the word and connecting artists with the project.
Timeline
End of 2026: Phase one of the mural project begins.
2028: Target completion of the mural project.
Cultural Lineage
El Movimiento draws directly on the Chicano Park murals in San Diego and public artwork in Austin, Texas, extending that tradition of Chicano muralism into Oklahoma City. The project situates Latino and Chicano cultural expression in a public space that has not historically carried such artwork.
Oklahoma City residents can join the project by filling in a color on a pillar or using paint-by-number techniques regardless of age. Those who want to help can spread the word or connect artists with the project.
The takeaway
Community involvement is central to this project, which invites residents of every age to add color to Oklahoma City's overpass. Anyone can take part by spreading the word or helping connect artists with the effort.
What happens next
Phase one of the El Movimiento mural project is scheduled to begin at the end of 2026, with completion targeted for 2028.
Further reading
Explore more Hispanic culture stories shaping cities across the country.
More information
Learn more and get involved through the El Movimiento project application page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by News 9.
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