Música de los Zancudos

Alive with movement and surreal charm, Música de los Zancudos by Gilberto Delgado—also known as Gilberto Kupyum—is a joyful homage to Oaxaca’s street festivals and ancestral rhythms. This serigraph captures a whimsical parade of stilt-walkers and horn players, their long legs towering above the rooftops as they march under a sky electrified by music, birds, and spiritual symbols. Executed in vibrant blue, gold, and black tones, the piece feels both theatrical and mythic.
Delgado, an artist of indigenous Chinantec roots, blends folk traditions with contemporary storytelling. His prints often reflect a dreamlike version of daily life—elevating street musicians and dancers to near-cosmic status. With playful yet precise detail, Música de los Zancudos turns ordinary celebration into timeless spectacle.