El Jardin del Amor

El Jardin del Amor, which translates to Garden of Love, was created by Jesse Corlis. The 2015 mural was commissioned by the owners of the Mexican restaurant Mi Cocina de Amor for their new outdoor dining space. Corlis designed the mural in photoshop before creating a physical sketch based on input from the restaurant's owners. El Jardin del Amor incorporates a bevy of traditional Mexican symbolism. The two faceted moon in the top left represents the owners of Mi Cocina de Amor and patrons of the mural. Three sugar skulls scattered throughout the work represent the owners' late parents, while the dog represents a beloved family pet. The Virgin of Guadalupe appears on a light pole, keeping a protective eye on diners and passerby. Mi Cocina de Amor's logo appears above the door in the center of the mural while birds, plants, and leaves swirl about the energetic work. El Jardin del Amor was one of Corlis' first major commissions and helped launch the artist's career.