ARTIST STATEMENT

Daniel is a dual-citizen with Mexico and visits his home in Merida, Yucatan often. In 2017 he started a digital illustration practice based on his influences with Mexico and the Yucatan peninsula. His digital illustrations focus on the strong color pallets of the region and he incorporates those colors with the rich patterns and texture of the pre-Columbian, Spanish and contemporary designs of the area. His Mexican heritage informs the digital collages he creates that synthesize tradition and the information age.