Leiva / Exclusive Artist Since 2001
Born 60 years ago, Leiva draws inspiration from the customs and rich cultural diversity of Mexico. Color, nature, traditional attire, tequila, animals, alebrijes, music, and, above all, mariachi form the foundation of this artistic language.
Each journey into the heart of Mexico is reflected in a series of cubist-expressionist skeletal figures: couples whose gazes overflow with emotion, surrounded by vibrant representations of the sun and moon.
These charming skeletal characters symbolize the continuity of life beyond death.
Rooted in Mexican folklore, this body of work offers a spectacular vision of the afterlife as a joyful, complete, and fulfilling existence.Every brushstroke reveals a deep commitment to art, translating emotion into expressive lines that celebrate movement and the spirit of
Mexican characters, each telling a unique story.These narratives are accompanied by musical instruments whose melodies seem to emerge from the heart, imagination, brush, and rich palette of colors.
The work is rooted in a contemporary dialogue with Mexican identity, folklore, and popular culture. Through color, music, and highly symbolic characters, scenes emerge that celebrate life, memory, and tradition from a playful yet deeply expressive perspective. Skeletal figures and festive elements reinterpret everyday life as a space of celebration and cultural continuity.In parallel, a body of work inspired by Cubism explores the fragmentation of form and geometry while preserving a distinctive visual language.
Since 2001, Leiva has maintained an exclusive relationship with our gallery, consolidating a coherent and recognizable artistic trajectory within contemporary art.
