Stone forms the basic, but not exclusive, background for a muralist. Murals, which are Italian in origin, are an important element of Tucson's art scene and can be found all over town. Tucson often captures the eyes of artist with its serene nature scenes.
Jos Villabrille is one of those muralists. He is a native Filipino but after his ex-wife persuaded him to move to Tucson, he didn't want to leave.
Villabrille's art is defined by what is called trompe l'oeil, a technique that deceives the viewer and creates a 3-D effect.
This slideshow presents Villabrille's latest work at the Greek restaurant "Opa" on 2990 N. Campbell Ave. Even though this particular work is influenced by Greek culture, Villabrille incorporates the whole scope of the border region in all his works.
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