Mercedes Llanos

Mercedes Llanos’ work is deeply influenced by the surreal and the landscape of dreams, exploring themes of femininity, gender, and domesticity within the framework of South American cultural traditions. Her paintings are rich in symbolic language, drawing from her personal experiences and broader societal narratives to depict moments of intensity, intimacy, and violence. Layering paint and unconventional materials, Llanos creates expressive, emotionally charged compositions that blur the boundaries between reality and dreamlike abstraction. Through this process, she confronts the weight of patriarchal structures while celebrating the resilience and complexity of the female experience.

Mercedes Llanos (b. 1992, Argentina) currently lives and works in New York. She received her MFA from Hunter College in 2021. Recent solo exhibitions include shows at Espacio Tacuari - Vergez Collection (Buenos Aires, 2023) and Balice Hertling (Paris, 2022). Her work has also been featured in a group exhibition at Balice Hertling (Paris, 2022).