Erik Sanchez

Photo Story: Chalker turns sidewalks into art

The University of New Mexico’s Homecoming Week kicked off on Monday, Sept. 25 with a variety of activities hosted with returning alumni and current students in mind. One of these events featured 3D Chalk Artist Chris Carlson. ASUNM Lobo Spirit allotted him a space near the Duck Pond to create a two-day installation project, beginning Monday and ending Tuesday. Carlson’s previous 3-D pieces ranged from images of the children’s game, the Hungry Hippos, a recreation of “Jaws,” the Statue of Liberty celebrating America’s birthday and more. But this time, he created images of Lobos to illustrate UNM pride.

Young rap artist Matthew “Vez” Chavez performs some of his rap lyrics during an interview on Aug. 18, 2017. Vez is a seventeen year old currently beginning his senior year of high school at Rio Rancho High School.