Mexico City, Mexico
Going Up and Down Is How We Meet
Stay among art and heritage in the heart of Mexico
THE FULL MURALA work that invites us to balance the duality of going up and down to reconnect with our essence, in dialogue with the Ehécatl pyramid and the ball court discovered at the hotel.
WORK DETAILS
- Title
- Going Up and Down Is How We Meet
- Artist
- Jorge Cejudo
- Technique
- Acrylic on wall
- Dimensions
- 16 × 5.3 m
- Date
- February 2025
DESCRIPTION
This mural reflects the importance of balancing the duality of going up and down in order to meet our essence. It pays tribute to the pre-Hispanic structures uncovered at the hotel, especially the Ehécatl pyramid and the ball court.
The mural offers an abstract rendering of the pyramid, with geometric and symbolic forms that evoke the cultural richness of Mesoamerican civilization. The green line crossing the work symbolizes the serpent of Quetzalcóatl, linking the thirteen heavens and nine underworlds of Mesoamerican cosmology.
The technique combines gestural brushwork with a vibrant, saturated palette that contrasts with the neutral tones of the archaeological remains. This color choice conveys the energy, strength, and life of ancient civilizations; together with organic lines, it suggests to visitors that everything is in constant motion.
SYMBOLISM
Ehécatl pyramid
Represents the connection to pre-Hispanic history and culture.
Ball court
Symbolizes duality and balance.
Serpent of Quetzalcóatl
Connects heavens and underworlds and evokes the gateway to the pyramid.
Thirteen heavens and nine underworlds
Represent Mesoamerican cosmology and our bond with the universe.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
The mural is located at Hotel Catedral in Mexico City’s Historic Center, on a site that preserves pre-Hispanic archaeological remains. The work seeks to recover the region’s historical and cultural memory and connect visitors with the area’s cultural wealth.
THE FULL MURAL
The following views follow the mural from top to bottom—from floor 5 to floor 1—as when you descend the Pyramid Tower.
