Luis Edgar Mejicanos
Luis Edgar Mejicanos's recent body of work captures the essence of childhood whimsy and mischief, blending sentimentality and vibrancy with precision. Using a unique lexicon of allegorical imagery, he crafts compositions that teeter on the edge of intrigue and intelligibility. His works evoke profound emotions through playful visuals, beckoning viewers into a realm where the complexities of human experience are unapologetically explored.
Luis Edgar Mejicanos (b. 1995, Miami, FL) studied at Fordham University in New York City, where he earned a Dual BA in Visual Arts and Art History. He attended the renowned Yale Norfolk Summer School of Art and Music in 2018, and Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture in 2023. He has participated in art residencies, including the Vermont Studio Center, the Wassaic Project, and The Lighthouse Works. Mejicanos has exhibited in New York City, Miami, and Chicago.
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Luis Edgar Mejicanoscheck/mate, 2023Oil on canvas60 x 60 in
152.4 x 152.4 cm -
Luis Edgar MejicanosBurnout, 2022Oil on canvas10 x 8 in
25.4 x 20.3 cm -
Luis Edgar MejicanosDisassociating, 2022Oil on canvas60 x 48 in
152.4 x 121.9 cm -
Luis Edgar MejicanosEye Spy, 2022Oil on canvas60 x 48 in
152.4 x 121.9 cm -
Luis Edgar MejicanosFeverish Daydream (1 and 2), 2022Oil on canvasOverall: 52 x 72 in
132.1 x 182.9 cm -
Luis Edgar MejicanosGlitchy, 2022Oil on canvas28 x 30 in
71.1 x 76.2 cm
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HESSE FLATOW Now Represents Luis Edgar Mejicanos
March 15, 2024We are thrilled to announce that HESSE FLATOW now represents Luis Edgar Mejicanos! At the heart of Mejicanos’ narrative-driven works is a fascination with painting...Read more -
Luis Edgar Mejicanos: Skowhegan Resident
May 13, 2023Congratulations to Luis Edgar Mejicanos who has been named a Skowhegan 2023 resident!Read more
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Dallas Art Fair 2024
Aglaé Bassens, Louise Belcourt, Sarah Blaustein, Lizzie Gill, Charlotte Hallberg, Elizabeth Hazan, Amanda Martínez, Nat Meade & Luis Edgar Mejicanos April 4 - 7, 2024HESSE FLATOW is pleased to participate in the 2024 Dallas Art Fair , with a presentation of works by Aglaé Bassens, Louise Belcourt, Sarah Blaustein,...Read more -
NADA Miami 2023
Paloma Izquierdo & Luis Edgar Mejicanos December 5 - 9, 2023For the 2023 edition of NADA Miami, HESSE FLATOW is pleased to present sculptures and paintings by Paloma Izquierdo and Luis Edgar Mejicanos whose creative...Read more -
EXPO CHICAGO 2023
Amanda Baldwin, Aglaé Bassens, Michael Childress, Carl D'Alvia, Kirsten Deirup, Nat Meade, and Luis Edgar Mejicanos April 13 - 16, 2023HESSE FLATOW is pleased to participate in EXPO CHICAGO 2023 with a presentation of works by Amanda Baldwin, Aglaé Bassens, Michael Childress, Carl D'Alvia, Kirsten...Read more -
UNTITLED Miami Beach 2022
AGLAÉ BASSENS, MICHAEL CHILDRESS, SONIA LOUISE DAVIS, ADAMA DELPHINE FAWUNDU, NAT MEADE, LUIS EDGAR MEJICANOS, ALINA TENSER November 28 - December 3, 2022Hours: VIP & Press Preview Monday November 28, 1pm – 8pm General Admission Tuesday November 29, 11am – 7pm Wednesday November 30, 11am –...Read more