Renowned Mexican muralist Sophia Martinez marked her 20-year career milestone by unveiling "Urban Palimpsest," a series of large-scale murals in Mexico City that reimagine urban decay as cultural archaeology. The project, sponsored by a nonprofit focused on historic preservation, features layers of graffiti, Aztec motifs, and neon calligraphy overlaying dilapidated buildings. Martinez employed a unique "reverse graffiti" technique, scrubbing layers of grime from concrete walls to reveal hidden histories beneath. The murals’ vibrant contrasts and fragmented narratives drew parallels to postmodern literature, earning acclaim from both design circles and local communities. 

When asked about her philosophy, Martinez remarked, "True design isn’t about erasing the past—it’s about making the invisible visible." The series has become a viral sensation, with tourists and locals alike documenting the murals through Instagram filters that interact with their chromatic contrasts. Art historians have already begun dissecting their influence on contemporary public art movements.