The Art of Eilen Itzel Mena

Eilen Itzel Mena is a Los Angeles based artist with a focus on abstract expressionism, surrealism, spirituality and the African diaspora. The cartoonish style looks elementary at a glance, but her paintings and drawings are gateways into a world populated by the provocative juxtaposition of a childlike imagination with adult thoughts and emotions.

"Imagery in my work reflects personal dreams, memories, and spiritual experiences that have acted as clues to my self-discovery," she explains. "I include imagery depicting my ancestors in order to showcase the role they play in my understanding of purpose and legacy."

Eilen grew up in the Dominican Republic and received her B.A. Fine Arts degree at the University of Southern California in 2017. She has participated in many prestigious national and international exhibitions, and her work has been featured in various websites and publications such as the New York Times, Artnet and Hyperallergic, amongst others.

You can follow Eilen on Twitter and Instagram.

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