The creation of the Sembrando Sueños (“Sowing Dreams”) mural was more than just an art project—it was an act of profound historical recognition. This massive, three-walled artwork, commissioned for a private office near the State Capitol, serves as a permanent, powerful tribute to the Mexican Brasero workers who endured harsh conditions in the rice fields and peach orchards of Northern California throughout the ’60s and ’70s.
In this video, we take you through the entire process by Sacramento muralist, 2hermano, from initial concept to the final brushstroke, and delve into the symbolism behind the mural’s focal point: the tired worker looking off into the distance, embodying the blend of grueling labor and limitless hope that defined their sacrifice.
