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DIDIER MAYES

Born in Oaxaca, Mexico, in 1968, Mayés studied at the School of Fine Arts of Oaxaca and graduated in Industrial Design from the Metropolitan Autonomous University of Mexico City. Didier Mayés is an artist recognized for his dynamic and imaginative art. Mayes maintains ties to his roots while revolutionizing the contemporary abstract painting scene. He is also known for the characters he calls "Big Heads." These characters are children and, as such, have large heads; they are like a colorful explosion of childish thoughts, philosophies, and unique rhetoric. It's as if it captures the atmosphere of each character and invites us into this vast, imaginative world. Mayés' art is a surprising mix of playful vibes and deep thought, showcasing this connection between our minds and limitless creativity. He keeps it simple without diving into complicated descriptions or meaningless stories about his characters' thoughts. To understand the communicative sequence of his work, he stares at it and lets it speak to you. Each character's head contains many messages. Decode the message, let it run through your brain, and find its meaning in the mix of colors and symbols, unlocking a vision full of diverse possibilities that will create your narrative. Didier Mayés is a serious personality on the art scene. His works, with those vibrant colors and sensations of Oaxacan art, have been exhibited in worldwide galleries. Not only is he promoting the cultural heritage of Oaxaca, but He also provides contemporary support and a key role in contemporary Oaxacan abstraction. . His contributions to the abstract art scene have garnered international recognition, making him a prominent figure in local and international art circles and bringing a contemporary edge that resonates globally.

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  1. Señoras II by DIDIER MAYES, Image 1.

    Señoras II, 2024

    Encaustic

    78.74 x 78.74 x 2 in

    $19,800

  2. Pueblo by DIDIER MAYES, Image 2.

    Pueblo, 2021

    Oil on canvas

    78.74 x 78.74 in

    $18,000

  3. Carrusel by DIDIER MAYES, Image 2.

    Carrusel, 2020

    Encausto con óleo sobre tela y sobre madera 

    78.74 x 78.74 in

    $18,000

  4. Sigues en mi Mente by DIDIER MAYES, Image 1.

    Sigues en mi Mente, 2018

    Oil on canvas

    55.11 x 55.11 in

    $10,800

  5. El Coloreteado by DIDIER MAYES, Image 2.

    El Coloreteado, 2018

    Oil on canvas

    55 x 55 in

    $8,200

  6. Serie portarretratos; El multifamiliar by DIDIER MAYES, Image 1.

    Serie portarretratos; El multifamiliar

    Oil on Canvas

    70.86 x 70.86 in

    $15,750

  7. Nuestras Casas -serie portarretratos by DIDIER MAYES, Image 1.

    Nuestras Casas -serie portarretratos

    Oil on canvas

    70.86 x 70.86 in

    $7,000

  8. Los Dhaneques by DIDIER MAYES, Image 1.

    Los Dhaneques

    Oil on canvas

    39.37 x 39.37 in

    $5,350

  9. Los Amantes by DIDIER MAYES, Image 1.

    Los Amantes

    Encaustic

    71 x 71 in

    $20,000

  10. Las Hermanas by DIDIER MAYES, Image 2.

    Las Hermanas

    Encaustic

    71 x 71 in

    $20,000

  11. En el Taller by DIDIER MAYES, Image 1.

    En el Taller

    Watercolor

    16 x 16 in

    $600

  12. El Cacarizo by DIDIER MAYES, Image 1.

    El Cacarizo

    oil on Linen

    47.24 x 47.24 in

    $6,480

  13. DM8 by DIDIER MAYES, Image 1.

    DM8

    Oil on linen

    47.2 x 47.2 in

    $7,650

  14. Cuadro de Lava by DIDIER MAYES, Image 1.

    Cuadro de Lava

    Oil on canvas

    78.74 x 78.74 in

    $19,460

  15. Cuadro de Honor by DIDIER MAYES, Image 5.

    Cuadro de Honor

    Oil on canvas and encaustic

    10 x 10 in

    $550

  16. Carrusel by DIDIER MAYES, Image 1.

    Carrusel

    Encaustic on wood

    78.74 x 78.74 in

    $18,000

  17. Buenos Días by DIDIER MAYES, Image 1.

    Buenos Días

    Oil on canvas

    70.86 x 70.86 in

    $15,762

  18. Al Anochecer by DIDIER MAYES, Image 1.

    Al Anochecer

    Encauastic

    39.37 x 39.37 in

    $5,350