“KLK Mi Gente” by Angurria, Dovente, Silvia Lóp…

KLK Mi Gente is a collaborative mural on the REUNION wall in downtown Lynn, organized by Beyond Walls to celebrate Dominican culture. Its title uses KLK, short for “Que lo que!”, a Dominican greeting that translates roughly to “What’s up?” The mural works as a greeting to Dominicans and shares the warmth of Caribbean people with Lynn’s Latin community, depicting Dominican traditions, music, food and games through three generations.

The project marked the return of Dominican muralist Omar García, known as Angurria, who served as creative director and brought together noted muralists from the Dominican Republic, street artists and regional creatives with strong Dominican roots. Contributors include Dovente, a Dominican artist shaped by hip hop and graffiti with a background in fine art and graphic design; Silvia López Chavez, a Dominican-American artist known for community-centered murals; and Willgom.

What to Know

• Willgom, born Willy Gómez, is a Dominican muralist and illustrator with more than 20 years of experience.
• Angurria has earned recognition both in the Dominican Republic and internationally for his distinctive style.
• López Chavez describes using joy as an act of resistance and celebration in her work.
• The mural is listed by the Downtown Lynn Cultural District.