These murals are absolutely amazing. Inspired by Mexican culture such as skulls, the Day of the Dead, Papel Picado tales and legends, street artist Neuzz aka Miguel Mejía is worth keeping an eye on.
Who Is Street Artist Neuzz?
Neuzz is the working name of Miguel Mejía, a Mexican designer, painter, and illustrator. He studied graphic design at the Universidad del Valle de México. As a child, he heard folk stories and legends from his grandfather, and those tales still shape his look today. In addition, he draws on Mexican popular festivities, especially Día de Muertos, along with trash culture and pre-Hispanic graphics. As a result, street artist Neuzz fills each wall with characters that feel ancient and brand new at once.
What Makes His Murals Stand Out
His murals are dense with detail. Bold colors and strong contrast make each figure jump off the wall, while masks, skulls, and mythical creatures fill the scenes. The images above show the range, from a masked man with a pipe to a monkey beside a skeletal figure. Meanwhile, his career reaches well beyond the street. He has exhibited and published his work internationally, and he creates archaeological illustrations for the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City. For the Luminaria festival, he also painted an original site-specific mural, unveiled in February 2016. He has also joined an initiative supporting Rarámuri communities alongside street artists Saner and Mr. Kone. Likewise, his masks and graphics show the same command of color and contrast as his walls. That mix of heritage and street culture is why street artist Neuzz stays worth watching.
For more street art with deep cultural roots, read our feature on Borondo Street Art: Memory and Erasure, or browse more in our Street Art category.
Source: CreativeRoots
