Larissa De Jesús Negrón (Puerto Rico, b. 1994)
Larissa is a versatile artist whose work revolves around the transformative power of storytelling as a means to navigate and interpret her personal experiences. Her commitment to continual self-improvement is the driving force behind her artistic practice. Larissa's dynamic and ever-evolving creative process is fueled by a penchant for experimentation with various materials. Her eclectic visual vocabulary reflects her insatiable curiosity and playful approach to artistic expression. Drawing on surrealist techniques of automatism, Larissa embraces spontaneity and allows her subconscious mind to guide her creative output. Each piece she creates is a testament to her quest to capture the beauty of everyday moments, forge connections with nature, and unearth poignant memories from her upbringing in Puerto Rico. Through her art, Larissa shares intimate narratives that touch on themes of vulnerability, identity, and emotional introspection. Her work serves as a conduit for personal catharsis and a means to connect with others on a deeply resonant level.
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Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, spanning nineteen years, Larissa resided in various municipalities including Guaynabo, Trujillo Alto, and Caguas. Her passion for the arts ignited at the age of nine when she demonstrated exceptional talent in an adult drawing class, a pivotal moment that set her on a path towards artistic excellence. Larissa pursued her secondary education at Central High, a prestigious art-focused institution in Puerto Rico, culminating in her graduation with the school's highest accolade. Subsequently, she sought to expand her artistic horizons at The School of Plastic Arts in Old San Juan, specializing in Drawing and Painting. Transitioning to Hunter College in New York City, Larissa successfully earned her BFA degree with distinction. Recently, Larissa has moved back to Puerto Rico where she continues to hone her craft and make significant contributions to the art world.
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Solo
“La Canción Verde”, Solo Show, Anna Zorina Gallery, 2023, NYC
“Eso Pasa”, Solo Show, Nicodim Gallery, 2023, LA
“Distraída”, Solo Show, Guts Gallery, 2023, London, UK
“Satori”, Solo Show, L21 Gallery, 2022, Spain
Kiaf SEOUL/ Solo Booth, Cassina Projects, 2022, Seoul, South Korea
“Tiempo al Tiempo” 2022, Solo booth at Salón Acme art fair / Regular Normal Gallery, CDMX
Platform online solo exhibition, 2022, Unit London Gallery, UK
”Detrás del Sol” Solo Show, 2021, More Pain Gallery, NYC
“Moving On” 2020, Solo Show, Sabroso Projects, NYC
Residencies
L21 Gallery, 2022, Mallorca, Spain
Regular Normal Gallery, 2022, CDMX
Special Projects
Guest teaching artist at The Museum of Modern Art - NYC - 2024
Collaboration with Paris Laundry / The Webster - 2024
Mural project for Awake Clothing - 2023
Collaboration with Zara - 2023
Collaboration with Champion - 2022
Group
“Summer group show”, Harpers Gallery, 2024, NYC
Art ball Benefit auction for Amref Health Africa, Sothebys, 2024, NYC
“La Rueda”, Sabroso Projects, Future Fairs, 2024, NYC
“Truth be told”, two person show at Woaw Gallery, 2024, Singapore
“Crescent Heights”, Harpers Gallery, 2024, LA
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“Sole Perspectives”, Nike / Easy Otabor, 2023, MIA
NADA Art Fair with Stems Gallery, 2023, MIA
“Cálido”, Black Brick Projects, 2023, NYC
“All our puny sorrows”, Pablo’s Birthday, 2023, NYC
“Under Pressure”, Beyond the streets / Control Gallery, 2023, LA
“Goosebumps”, Anthony Gallery, 2023, CHI
“Fembot”, The Hole, 2023, NYC
“Storage Wars”, The Hole, 2023, LA
“Beach”, Nino Mier Gallery, 2023, NYC
Future Fairs, Lorin Gallery, 2023, NYC
Galleries Art Fair, Every Day Monday Gallery, 2023, Seoul, Korea
UVNT Art Fair, La Causa Gallery, 2023, Madrid, Spain
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“Continuous Present”, Two person show, Lorin Gallery, 2022, Los Angeles
Two person presentation at Untitled Art Fair, Selenas Mountain, 2022, Miami
ARTFORCHANGE Presentation, 2022, The Armory Show, NYC
“What it could be”, 2022, Anthony Gallery, Chicago, IL
“This is not surrealism” 2022, RegularNormal at Dinner Gallery, NYC
“Have we met?” 2022, Tesoro Collection, Amsterdam, Netherlands
“Cluster II” 2022, Herve Bize Galerie, France
“Le Corps-Paysage” 2022, Bim Bam Gallery, Paris, France
“Life in an Ivory Tower” 2022, curated by Jack Siebert, NYC
Better Go South Gallery Inaugurate exhibition, 2022, Stuttgart, Germany
“Femininity” 2022, Lorin Gallery, LA
“And this skin of mine, to live a second time” 2022, Guts Gallery, London
“Disembodied” 2022, Nicodim Gallery, Bucharest
“Illuminated Body” 2022, Spring Break art fair / Peripheral Space, LA
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“TWENTYFOUR” 2021, Bricks Gallery, Copenhagen
“DM me” 2021, Kravets Wehby Gallery, NYC
Independent Art Fair / Regular Normal Gallery, 2021, NYC
“Summer Summer Group Show” 2021, Ross and Kramer, New York
”Damas Damas Damas Damas” 2021, The Green Gallery, Wisconsin
”House Parté” 2021, organized by Carlye Packer, Palm Springs
”Drool” 2021, Kravets Wehby Gallery, NYC
“A New Art World” 2021, Guts Gallery, London
“Hissing Haze” 2021, In Lieu Gallery, Los Angeles
“Shining in the low tide” 2021, Unclebrother, New York
“Night Watch” 2021, Winter Street Gallery, Massachusetts
”Relámpago Caribeño” 2021, Apartaco, CDMX
“Roof On Fire” 2021, Holland Project Gallery, Reno,NV
“These opalescent dreams of mine” 2021, Selenas Mountain, NYC
“Striving After Wind” 2021, Chapter New York, NYC
“Speech Sounds” 2021, Real Pains Gallery, NYC
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“The Privilege of Getting Together” 2020, Regular Normal Gallery, NYC
Future Fairs / Selenas Mountain, 2020, NYC
Art Verona / Monti8 Gallery, 2020, Italy
“Imagining Reality” 2020, Future Gallery, Berlin
“100 Drawings from Now” 2020, The Drawing Center, NYC
“Documento” 2020, Embajada Gallery, Puerto Rico
“YB2P” 2020, Cantinca Tabacaru, NYC