Conversation with Luis Mejicanos + Rachel Collier

Offering a poignant exploration of childhood longing, vulnerability, and the complexity of human emotion, Mejicanos's blend of sentimentality and vibrancy invites viewers to reflect on their own experiences of youth and self-discovery. Rachel Collier's materials are activated by a meditative and resilient process rooted in non-representational painterly tradition. While referencing the languages of maps and topography, Collier’s language deconstructs from the grid to imagine transcendent space.

Following the conversation, we invite you to join us for a reception with the artists and to view works by Mejicanos made during his residency. Paintings will be available for sale to benefit the residency. We look forward to seeing you there!

Image: Luis Mejicanos. Pizarra, 2023 (detail). Oil on canvas. 50 in x 74 in.