Ekosaurio: Bringing Caribbean Nature to Cities Around the World

Jan 20

2 min read

In cities from San Juan to Barcelona, Puerto Rican artist Ekosaurio transforms walls into vibrant ecosystems. His murals pulse with plant life and bold colour bringing the energy of Caribbean landscapes into urban spaces across the globe.

Rather than depicting nature as scenery, Ekosaurio treats it as a living language. His work does not aim for realism, instead, it relates the energy of Caribbean landscapes, their beauty, vibrancy and growth, into compositions that feel playful, immersive and alive.

“SOMOS DE AQUÍ” (2024) by Ekosaurio. A mural celebrating Puerto Rico’s people and native species, reflecting resilience in the face of displacement. Video courtesy of ekosaurio.art

Nature as Visual Language

Inspired by flora, vegetation and the intelligence of plant life, he builds visual systems that grow on walls. Shapes flow into one another, suggesting interconnection and life. Colour becomes climate, bright, humid and unapologetically bold.

By bringing tropical forms to public spaces worldwide, Ekosaurio creates a dialogue between Caribbean ecology and urban life wherever his work appears. His murals act as cultural ambassadors, carrying the vibrancy of the Caribbean into cities far beyond the island.

Caribbean Roots and Global Reach

While his roots are Puerto Rican, Ekosaurio’s influence is international. In Miami, his work appeared in the Wynwood Mural Fest, contributing to pieces nominated for the global Best Mural of the World award. In Barcelona, his studies and projects have helped him merge European design sensibilities with Caribbean aesthetic energy.

“De la montaña al mar” (June 2021) in Barcelona by Ekosaurio. Image courtesy of ekosaurio.art — *“De la montaña al mar” (June 2021) in Barcelona by Ekosaurio. Image courtesy of* *ekosaurio.art*

Every mural reflects both his origin and his travels, interpreting Caribbean nature through a global lens. In doing so, his work invites viewers worldwide to experience tropical growth, colour and life in urban environments dominated by concrete.

From Street to System

Ekosaurio began with graffiti, learning to move in urban spaces with spontaneity and rhythm. Combined with his environmental design and design thinking background, he treats walls not as blank canvases but as systems within public space, integrating architecture, movement and community.

This approach ensures that every mural resonates locally while speaking universally, bridging the intimate and the global.

A Living Dialogue

Where Caribbean nature meets the city, Ekosaurio’s murals become moments of reconnection. They do not ask viewers to escape urban life. They ask them to notice the growth already present. Across continents, from Puerto Rico to Europe to North America, his work reminds us that nature, identity and culture can flourish in every city.

“Mundo Escondido” (September 2022) – By Ekosaurio. A mural at Aigues Barcelona imagining the hidden world beneath floating plants. Curated by @rebobinart for Water Wall 2022. Image courtesy of ekosaurio.art — *“Mundo Escondido” (September 2022) – By Ekosaurio. A mural at Aigues Barcelona imagining the hidden world beneath floating plants. Curated by @rebobinart for Water Wall 2022. Image courtesy of* *ekosaurio.art*

By translating the Caribbean’s vibrancy into public art globally, Ekosaurio affirms that cities, like ecosystems, are living systems and growth is inevitable.