monimondro
Mondro Art
monimondro
California, USA
Mondro Art
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This design is a reflection of my identity and where I come from. I grew up in the Bay Area with Mexican roots, and my work has always lived at the intersection of Chicano art, urban culture, and personal storytelling. I wanted this sneaker to represent me — my heritage, my home, and the pride I carry.
The shoes feature symbols that have shaped my upbringing and cultural memory. The Virgen de Guadalupe represents protection, faith, and the powerful feminine presence that has guided generations in our community. The Mexican eagle and pyramids honor our ancestral history and the strength of those who came before us. Monarch butterflies symbolize migration, transformation, and the journeys our families make to create a better life. The “smile now, cry later” speaks to resilience — how we learn to survive, laugh, and keep pushing, even through struggle. And the Bay Bridge ties it all to where I’m from: the Bay Area, a place that raised my creative soul.
These sneakers were drawn and painted entirely by hand using Posca pens and Angelus paint, then sealed with Liquid Kicks for a finished, wearable artwork. Free-handed , because I wanted the texture of the human touch to show. The process felt similar to tattooing, where patience, precision, and flow all have to come together. It’s the kind of work that requires presence, intention, and love.
What makes these sneakers unique is that it’s not just a design — it’s a lived experience. It has the visual language of the streets, the softness of faith, the power of ancestry, and the pride of cultura. When someone sees these shoes, I want them to feel that same pride — to recognize themselves, their families, their roots, and the beauty of our heritage.
These shoes represent culture. It represents home. It represents me
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