Art at the Universidad Laboral de Gijón

MURAL LOCATED IN THE CAFETERIA. IT WAS PAINTED BY THE PAINTER FRANCISCO ARIAS ÁLVAREZ

This panoramic mural, measuring 18.40 x 4.70 metres, is probably one of the best-known paintings, as it is in an easily accessible place;

it depicts the traditional Asturian trades and is also an exaltation of the Virgin of Covadonga.

Depiction of Asturian crafts

The Asturian rural world

Depiction of Asturian mining

Depiction of Asturian fishing and exaltation of the Virgin of Covadonga, who receives hymns of praise from an angelic choir

Detailed photograph of each of the parts that make up the panoramic mural

The cafeteria

The cafeteria of the Laboral was designed for and devoted to outside visitors and to a meeting space separate from the residence.

The special design of the bar makes it possible to increase the number of people significantly.

Its spacious areas, along the almost entirely glazed façade front, allow one to contemplate the great mural painted by Francisco Arias, which decorates the whole seating area of this spacious leisure space.

Interior of the cafeteria with the spectacular staircase giving access to the assembly hall

Concave corner of the cafeteria, decorated with the mural by Francisco Arias, where the framework of ceiling beams can also be seen as another decorative element

Old photographs of the cafeteria showing the layout of the bar and the drawing of the seahorse that was the symbol of this space

Lounge inside the cafeteria with the staircase to the assembly hall

Seating area of the cafeteria with the great mural by Francisco Arias in the background

Area of the cafeteria in 2024 with the great mural by Francisco Arias in the background

Seating area of the cafeteria in 2024 with the staircase up to the assembly hall

New dining area of the cafeteria, 2024

Present-day seating area of the cafeteria, 2024

Rafael Morán Rumoroso

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