Michelle 'Mr B Baby' Ruby

Michelle 'Mr B Baby' Ruby

Michelle “Mr. B Baby” Guerrero is a Mexican American muralist and public artist specializing in large scale cultural placemaking projects for cities, developers, and global brands.

Over the past decade, she has completed 150+ large scale murals across the United States and internationally, transforming architecture into community landmarks.

Michelle “Mr. B Baby” Guerrero

Raised in Chula Vista, just minutes from the U.S Mexico border, Guerrero’s visual language is shaped by her Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage and the cultural duality of growing up in a border community.

Living in a predominantly Spanish speaking household, she was immersed in tradition, symbolism, and the layered identity that defines border regions.

Her signature character, Chucho, a piñata inspired figure whose cracks bloom into flowers, represents strength through softness and transformation through adversity.

Blending Mexican folk art, Caribbean vibrancy, and contemporary placemaking, her murals transform public space into culturally resonant, restorative landmarks.

Her public art portfolio spans

Los Angeles, New York, Japan, Colombia, Mexico, Australia, Thailand, and Bermuda. 

Featured in New York Times, LA Times, KPBS, Spectrum TV and San Diego Union-Tribune 
  • In 2025, the City of San Diego proclaimed March 5th “Mr B Baby Day” 
  • In 2025, the City of Chula Vista proclaimed Oct 29th “Mr B Baby Day”

Public Art Philosophy

Guerrero approaches public art as both creative expression and social infrastructure.

Her work centers themes of resilience, mental health, and representation using color and narrative to create spaces that feel welcoming, restorative, and empowering.

Rather than decorating walls, her murals are designed to foster belonging, spark joy, and reflect the lived experiences of the communities they inhabit.

Public Art Philosophy

Guerrero approaches public art as both creative expression and social infrastructure.

Her work centers themes of resilience, mental health, and representation using color and narrative to create spaces that feel welcoming, restorative, and empowering.

Rather than decorating walls, her murals are designed to foster belonging, spark joy, and reflect the lived experiences of the communities they inhabit.