Urban art in progress

Garzón Masabó, Professor of Art at University Autonoma of Baja California, guides young Tijuana urban artist Packo Soria as he moves through the stages to create a stencil. Stenciling draws its appearl from its modern roots in commercial design and signage. The form lends itself to collage, mashups, and activist messaging, allowing the artist to combine familiar images and symbols in layers and clever combinations, rapidly and stealthily leaving the imprint in crowded urban spaces.