Her work is inspired on the Latin American context and the research she has done on the concept of jocosidad (jocularity). She seeks to question the neoliberal notion of work and promote coexistence and a sense of humor in times of crisis.
Laura Meza
Mexico
She appropriates urban elements such as stalls and the so-called “defensive architecture” to give them uses designated for rest, play and laughter instead. Her main premise is to draw attention to parties, games, and leisure to bring life, color, and joy to the white cube.
Meza Orozco studied at the ENPEG: La Esmeralda and was part of the 2014-2016 SOMA Academic Program. Her work has been exhibited in the galleries Casa Maauad and Bikini Wax in Mexico City; museums like the Museo Universitario del Chopo in Mexico City and the Museum of Art of Sinaloa in Culiacan (Mexico), and the contemporary art fair Salón Acme. She has participated in residencies and exhibitions in Cali (Colombia), Quito (Ecuador), Tegucigalpa (Honduras) and San Francisco (USA). She was awarded the 2015-2016 Adidas Border Scholarship and was part of the Young Creators Program FONCA 2016-2017.
Solo exhibitions
Group exhibitions
Residencies
Awards and scholarships
2016 | Menos Minimalismo, Más Tropicalismo | Lugar a dudas, Cali, Colombia
2016 | Tiempos Nuevos, Tiempos Salvajes | 2° Edition 12×12 Emerging Art Bancomer Foundation, Museo de Arte de Sinaloa, Culiacan, Mexico
2015 | Tiro de piedras | SOMA, Mexico City, Mexico
2014 | Propiedades del equilibrio | 1 mes 1 artista, Mexico City, Mexico
