Ravi Zupa

The name for the show, Love Thy, comes from the often-cited Biblical verse, “Love thy neighbor as thyself” The title is fitting for a show by an American artist in a Mexican gallery, as political forces aim to divide the two countries that are socially, economically, culturally and geographically linked.  

This connection between Mexico and The United States is obvious in our day-to-day encounters as food, art, traditions, entertainment and ideas from both places have effortlessly passed through the militarized border that divides us. Zupa’s work that incorporates Mexican and Aztec imagery is proof of that. But he also uses imagery and inspiration from around the world. The mash-ups not only display the contrast between art and cultures across the globe but also their similarities and how beautifully they work when used in concert. These pieces are made from a variety of techniques including several forms of printmaking, drawing, painting, sculpture and assemblage. Every image within each artwork was created by Zupa by hand.
— Maia Contemporary