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LOVE, LEIMERT

A video of a paper based animation by artist Stephanie Mercado
Kulture Keepers, 2024, paper-based animation, image courtesy of Metro Art, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Love, Leimert is a love letter to Leimert Park presenting moving image artworks by ten artists working
with a diverse range of styles and subject matter. Utilizing archival images, Super8, animation and
collage, these artworks celebrate the cultural vibrancy of Leimert Park and the surrounding
neighborhoods. Linking past and present, Love, Leimert honors the people that call Leimert Park home
and those dedicated to preserving its legacy.


Love, Leimert is a digital media love letter to Leimert Park, now presenting at the K Line Leimert Park Station. 

NEW ACQUISITION

Prints acquired by Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Prints acquired by Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Flourish (for Maggie), 2020, lithograph, Ed. 18, 30 x 22"
Flourish (for Maggie), 2020, lithograph, Ed. 18, 30 x 22", published by Tamarind Institute of Lithography
Flourish (for Julie), 2020, lithograph, Ed. 15, 30 x 22"
Flourish (for Julie), 2020, lithograph, Ed. 15, 30 x 22", published by Tamarind Institute of Lithography
Absence, Presence I, 2019, monoprint, relief print collage 17 x 23" - framed
Absence, Presence I, 2019, relief print collage 17 x 23" - framed - private collection

Thrilled to share that the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has acquired three of my artworks for their permanent collection in the Prints and Drawings department.

This acquisition comes at a pivotal time, as diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts face growing challenges. In a region celebrated for its vibrant and diverse cultural landscape, it’s essential for museums to reflect the voices of the artists who shape its identity. Grateful to be part of this ongoing conversation.

HONORING VETERANS

METRO D LINE SITE MITIGATION BANNERS

Printing relief carved floral elements
Excited to share that I’ve been selected to collaborate with the VA community to design site mitigation banners for the West LA construction site! These banners will pay tribute to Veterans, their families, and the West LA VA community, honoring their service and stories. Grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this meaningful project!

EXHIBITIONS

Dia de los Muertos Altar in tribute to Cesar Chavez and farm workers

On view October 11 – November 16, 2025

A journey through life, love and death, Recuerdos Ilustrados: Día de los Muertos 2025 (Illustrated Memories: Day of the Dead 2025) features contemporary altars and artwork by artists from Southern California and the Central Valley.

 

Opening at the Museum’s Día de los Muertos Fiesta on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, the annual exhibit explores the Mexican cultural tradition of honoring deceased loved ones each year on November 1 and 2 by creating calaveras de azúcar (sugar skulls), altares de muertos (altars of the dead) and ofrendas (offerings), which has evolved from the Aztecs to modern day Mexico and California. This year’s exhibit features the work of printmaking artists Álvaro D. Márquez, Stephanie Mercado, and Daniel Villa, whose altars will be centered around the topic of immigration.

The California Museum
1020 O Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

"GROW" A NEW COLLABORATIVE MAROUFLAGE MURAL

“Grow” – New Collaborative Mural at Aspire Pacific Academy 
This vibrant community mural project was created in collaboration with high school students at Aspire Pacific Academy. The artwork celebrates youth culture, cultural heritage, and growth, featuring a garden filled with symbolic elements.

Painted with acrylic on fabric and installed freestyle on the wall, the mural highlights the power of public art, student collaboration, and creative expression.

Watch the behind-the-scenes process of how students and the artist came together to design and install this inspiring work of art.

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