American Horror Story | Pablo Llana

Pablo Llana's artistic practice is built upon a critical and deeply documented view of the excesses of the capitalist system. His work stems from field research into consumer and waste culture, addressing contemporary phenomena such as obesity, globalization, and neo-colonization. With sharp and subtle irony, Llana transforms ultra-processed food wrappers into raw material for visual compositions that highlight the contradiction between commercial appeal and social degradation. Through a meticulous process of collection and recycling, the artist transforms food product packaging into images that act as mirrors of our consumption dynamics. His work, with a direct yet multi-layered language, unfolds in various formats ranging from installation to collage and sculpture. Originally from Tijuana, a living border between Mexico and the United States, Llana has made his geopolitical context a central motivation for his production. His work has been exhibited in cities such as Mexico City, Oaxaca, Monterrey, as well as in the United States, Italy, and Germany. Currently, his work is part of the permanent collection of the Tijuana Cultural Center (CECUT).