Muralist, painter, draftsman and creator of site-specific installations and art interventions – Alexis Díaz is a true visionary from Puerto Rico who is pushing the boundaries of art. He is known for his chimerical and dreamlike depictions of animals in a state of metamorphosis. Díaz’s captivating murals are characterized by a very detailed technique and line-by-line precision – a signature style that is deeply celebrated across the globe.
Alexis Díaz studied at the Central School of Visual Arts and in 2008 he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Painting from the San Juan School of Plastic Arts and Design. Looking for ways to express himself, he turned to mural painting and began to create works in public spaces with the artist Juan Fernández under the collective “La Pandilla.”
He was one of the founders and curators “Los Muros Hablan: First Festival of Urban Art of Puerto Rico” (2012, 2013, 2014) and has exhibited his art in festivals and galleries throughout the world in countries such as Canada, Italy, Brazil, Belgium, England, Germany, United States, France, Mexico, Spain, Cuba, among others.
In 2019, he created the mural on the facade of the Museum of Art of Puerto Rico, where his meticulous and precise technique through ink and small brushstrokes created extraordinarily realistic results. The subjects of his representations are chimerical creatures in a state of metamorphosis; combinations of animals, organic shapes and natural elements inspired by the ecosystem of the place where the artist works.
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This mural is inspired by and dedicated to all Boricuas and Latinos outside of their homeland. They leave their families, friends, and a part of their history behind to seek […]
