Harold Mendez

Harold Mendez, a first-generation American of Colombian and Mexican heritage, delves into the intricate narratives that have shaped the Americas, touching upon the lives affected by migration, exchange, violence, and spiritual exploration. Across his practice, which encompasses image-based media, sculpture, and installation, Mendez navigates expansive notions of embodiment, exploring themes of commemoration, transformation, and the passage of time. His poetic and materially diverse works offer poignant reflections on history and identity, inviting viewers to contemplate the complexities of the human experience. A 2024 Guggenheim Fellow and a Pollock-Krasner Grant recipient, Mendez’s work has been featured in solo exhibitions at esteemed venues such as the Wexner Center for the Arts, Institute of Contemporary Art Miami, and the Institute of Contemporary Art Los Angeles, among others. Additionally, his art has graced significant group exhibitions, including Being: New Photography 2018 at the Museum of Modern Art and the 2017 Whitney Biennial. His works are included in the permanent collections of the Whitney Museum of American Art, Walker Art Center, Studio Museum in Harlem, Minneapolis Institute of Art, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.