Ruben Esquivel is a multidisciplinary artist, muralist, and designer of Mexican, Spanish, and Native American descent, born and raised in Austin, Texas. His work explores identity, history, and cultural preservation through large-scale murals and studio paintings that center Indigenous communities and people of color.
After studying art history in Italy in 2013, Ruben returned to Austin and completed an internship with a local art collective, launching a career that has spanned artist management, event production, mural painting, and graphic design. In 2021, he founded East End Eclectic, a full-service creative agency dedicated to supporting artists through creative opportunities, management, and consulting services.
Today, Ruben's practice focuses on creating large-scale portraiture that reclaims space and celebrates the stories of historically underrepresented communities. By painting Indigenous subjects and people of color in places deeply connected to their histories, his work honors the past while creating a lasting presence for future generations.
Ruben Esquivel- Founder & Creative Director
Dalia is a first-generation Nicaraguan-American serving as Project Manager at East End Eclectic. Her path to the creative industry began after a 17-year career in healthcare, where she developed a passion for leading people, managing complex projects, and building meaningful relationships.
She credits those years with shaping her ability to lead with empathy, navigate challenges with confidence, and foster lasting connections. Drawn to East End Eclectic by a desire to build genuine human connections, she believes public art creates space for conversation, healing, and community in ways few other mediums can.
Today, she oversees project management, event coordination, client relations, and operations, helping bring creative visions to life while supporting artists, clients, and the communities they serve.