Chomingo Rivas was born in Suchitoto, El Salvador, and his academic formation is rooted in the community. In connecting with the soft eyes of abuelas and the strong backs of the people in the campo where he grew up, his home inspires his work. Having earned a degree in Visual Arts from the National Center for Arts (CENAR) in 2012, Chomingo continues to fill his community with color. His work is exhibited in San Salvador’s Museo MARTE, as well as in other galleries around El Salvador.

Chomingo’s murals highlight the prevention of violence, the empowerment of women, homages to war veterans, the importance of elders.