Daniel Camacho is a Mexican-born, Oakland-based visual artist and muralist whose work spans more than 40 years of creating community-centered art. Rooted in themes of social justice, cultural celebration, and collective empowerment, his work bridges public art, activism, and education. Trained at the National School of Plastic Arts, San Carlos, and the National Institute of Fine Arts in Mexico City, Daniel first witnessed the transformative power of art while creating murals and banners in support of garment workers organizing in the wake of the 1985 Mexico City earthquake. 

Since immigrating to California in the early 1990s, Daniel has made Oakland his home and canvas, collaborating with schools, libraries, and community organizations throughout the Bay Area. He has taught art to children in the Oakland Public Schools, helping generations of students discover their own creativity and pride in cultural identity.

His murals and public art projects—often created in dialogue with the communities they represent—explore migration, identity, and belonging through a distinctly Mexican aesthetic. These themes also find expression in Daniel’s more personal studio work. Daniel’s art invites viewers into a conversation about community, Mexican culture, and the enduring power of visual storytelling.

Whether teaching children, working in his home studio, creating altars for Día de los Muertos celebrations, or painting large-scale murals, Daniel’s goal remains the same: to create accessible, inclusive art that uplifts communities and allows people to see themselves reflected in their surroundings.