Francisco Ramírez Morales ’ murals can be found across the Anchorage bowl.
From Bema Cafe in midtown to Rafelitos in south Anchorage, Morales paints vibrant surrealist landscapes inspired by Alaska’s flora and fauna.
“I can describe my style as surrealistic,” Morales said. “I can create something that is putting pieces together: animals, skulls, stuff like that.”
Originally from Oaxaca, Mexico, Morales moved to Anchorage around five years ago. He began painting murals while he was studying physical education in sports at the University of Baja California after winning a competition to paint one on campus.
He never went to school for art, and is self-taught. Morales is a cook, and says he began getting projects in the Anchorage restaurants he worked in, as well as word of mouth.
“When I got here in Alaska, there were a lot of doors that opened for me to do art,” he said.
