VIVA LA FRIDA: Frida Kahlo Birthday Celebration and Art Reception
Atrium 916
Artists Maggie Gomez-Devos and Raul Mejia present an eco-friendly
tribute to Frida with a multimedia art exhibition and special
birthday reception.
VIVA LA FRIDA is a fusion of art, music, and fashion experience
with complimentary wine. Local artists Maggie Gomez-Devos and
Raul Mejia (Soytiger) showcase vibrant mixed-media works driven
by the legendary Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo. This reception
celebrates Frida Kahlo’s July birthday by highlighting her
influence through art and fashion.
Raul Mejia brings Kahlo to life through expressive portraits on
reclaimed wooden panels. Maggie Gomez-Devos contributes
sculptural paper mache masks, collages, and fashion pieces
created from repurposed textiles and found objects.
During the reception, Mejia and Gomez-Devos will present their
creative process. Photography opportunities within a surreal art
installation, inviting the community to arrive dressed in Frida
best for a Frida look-alike contest.
The ongoing exhibition runs from June 14th until August 3rd,
2025.