Paul Botello

Paul Botello was born and raised in East Los Angeles. Paul Botello is the brother of East Los Streetscraper co-founder, David Botello. His involvement with art began at the age of 8, helping his brother work on murals (David Botello, or East Los Streetscapers). He went on to earn his BA and MFA at UC Los Angeles. In 1997, he was a visiting professor at Pitzer College in Claremont. 

In 1994 he traveled to Berlin, Germany where he collaborated on a giant mural titled “Global Chessboard.”  He continues working on murals both in Los Angeles and abroad.  He considers his work as symbolic narratives exploring both personal and public issues. He most often brings his distinctive personal style of energy, color and composition to focus on social issues.

Photo of Paul Botello courtesy of Pitzer College