“My goal in art is based on transforming spaces and elevating emotions with abstract and figurative designs in my pieces. As an essential part of my work, I include the installation of light to achieve one result during the day and another at night. In this way, I can achieve a result that remains active 24 hours a day!”
– Michael Mercado, aka FOAM
The work of Foam integrates light into mural and public art installations using neon and LED technology. His mission is to balance artistic excellence with innovation to create experiences in the public realm unlike any other. Foam has been active across Puerto Rico and the US, from Miami to Massachusetts – collaborating with clients in retail, transportation, and city departments.
Foam’s impressive portfolio includes participation in notable events such as the Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas in 2022, and Puerto Rico’s Yaucromatic Festival, where he transformed a 175-foot wall with his signature style of paint and light. He is well known for his lit sculpture at the Hard Rock Cafe in Ponce, Puerto Rico, where he created an enormous guitar that towers over the hotel entrance. Collaborating with brands like Medalla, Perrier and Bacardí, Foam continues to push the boundaries of contemporary art while drawing inspiration from his education in visual arts at the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico. Through each piece, Foam invites viewers to experience the transformative power of art in their everyday lives.
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