Marielena: 38 Years of Artistic Evolution
Galería Mérida, in collaboration with El Zapote Galería, presents a retrospective exhibition celebrating 38 years of artistic trajectory by Marielena Jorge M. This three-day Pop-Up event highlights the exploratory and experimental process that defines the artist’s work, offering a journey through the most representative moments of her evolution.
From her figurative beginnings, where paper and materials offered a wide spectrum of color and texture, to her more recent ventures into abstraction and surrealism, the exhibition showcases the artist’s versatility and depth. Each stage of her career reveals a unique style, marked by constant experimentation with techniques and color palettes.
Recently, Marielena has continued to explore abstract art, working with painting on canvas. In these pieces, her loose brushwork and use of mixed techniques reflect an artistic maturity that synthesizes her passion and commitment.
This exhibition pays tribute to the artist’s dedication, as she has consistently pushed the boundaries of her practice and continues to seek new forms of artistic expression.
Marielena Jorge Macari holds a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts from the Rhode Island School of Design, with training in drawing, ceramics, and art history at the Instituto de Bellas Artes in Mérida, Yucatán. She also pursued specialized studies in traditional Chinese painting at the Zhejiang Academy of Fine Arts and Mexican painting techniques at the Instituto Allende in San Miguel de Allende. Since 1986, her work has been featured in solo and group exhibitions in Mexico and the United States, including prominent venues such as the Centro Cultural Olimpo, the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Yucatán, and the Woods Gerry Gallery in Rhode Island, United States. Recently, she participated in group exhibitions such as “Detrás de la fachada”, and her work is part of collections in Mexico, the United States, Venezuela, and Italy.
