Mitsu Overstreet stands as a distinguished artist renowned for his expertise in public art, demonstrating a commitment to fostering connections within diverse communities. Through thoughtfully crafted art installations, Mitsu aims to facilitate learning, healing, and personal growth while providing a platform for individuals to express their identities.
With a rich background encompassing graphic design, education, and public art, Mitsu continually challenges his creative boundaries, employing his skills to make a positive impact on his community. Currently collaborating with a creative team and faculty at the University of Texas at El Paso, he actively contributes to innovative teaching and learning experiences.
A graduate with a Bachelors of Fine Arts from the California College of the Arts in San Francisco, Mitsu has showcased his installations in various locations, including El Paso, Santa Fe, San Francisco, and Atlantic City. Notably, he recently concluded a highly acclaimed mural installation covering 7,500 sq ft for the City of El Paso. Looking ahead to 2024, Mitsu is poised to install a groundbreaking 22 ft long terrazzo bench featuring educational augmented reality technology for La Nube, the El Paso Children’s Museum, further solidifying his impactful contributions to the intersection of art and community engagement.
Education:
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) – California College of the Arts
Public Art Installations:
2024
La Nube, El Paso Children’s Museum – Flow Interactive Terrazzo Bench
Commissioned by La Nube, El Paso Children’s Museum and the City of El Paso
El Paso, TX
2022
City of El Paso – “JUNTOS”
Commissioned Mural Installation
El Paso, TX
2016
El Paso International Airport – “The River / El Rio: Both Sides, No Sides”
Public Art Terrazzo Floor Installation, El Paso, TX
2014
Journey Mural Installation
Atlantic City, NJ
2013
El Paso International Airport
River Spirit Public Art Terrazzo Floor Installation
El Paso, TX
Tricky Falls Movie Set Installation
Omar Rodriguez Lopez Film Production
2011
Dream Fountain Collaborative Multimedia Installation
with artist Gera Lozano, Chalk the Block, El Paso, TX
Therapy for Fear of Birds Art Installation
Tri-State Cosmetology School, El Paso, TX
2009
Fear Head Collaborative Mural Commission
Group Public Art Show Wonderland, San Francisco, CA
2008
Regeneration Mural Commission
City of El Paso, Museum and Cultural Affairs Dept.
2005
Revolution Mural Commission
Dream Center Youth Church, Las Cruces, NM
Private Installations:
2023
Navajo Chief Rug Mural
James C. Faris, Santa Fe, New Mexico
2021
Navajo Chief Rug Mural
James C. Faris, Santa Fe, New Mexico
2020
Navajo Chief Rug Mural
Park Kerr
Group Exhibitions:
2012
Reconnect Interactive Art Installation
Currents 2012, New Media Art Festival, Santa Fe, NM
Burning Yucca Mural Installation
Inquisitive Eyes at the El Paso Museum of Art, El Paso, TX
2011
Home Collaborative Public Art Installation
Temple to the Future, El Paso, TX
Group Street Art Exhibition
El Paso, TX
2006
Wrekage Collaborative Mural installation
Centre for Contemporary Arts, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Silos Mural Art Installation
Silo Street Art Gallery, El Paso, Texas
deepCore Digital Art Installation
Urban Gallery, El Paso, TX
2004
High Five Redbull
Live Aerosol Art Billboard Installation for Cinco de Mayo, El Paso, TX
2003
Agnomena 915: Aerosol Art in the Border City
UTEP Union Gallery Exhibition