A conversation with Itzamna Reyes, a Mexican figurative artist currently practicing in Mexico City. Reyes’ childhood dream of becoming an artist was supported by his family - particularly his grandmother who had a friendship with a career artist. From humble begins, to graduating art college, Reyes was evolving as quickly as Mexico City around him - yet his artistic focus was unclear. Reyes took an internship at a psychiatric clinic as an artistic recreation instructor - and each morning, on his long commute, Reyes was captivated by the concrete sprawl in which he traveled. Inspired by his study of documentarian street art - Reyes decided to record the ever changing environment of Mexico City’s barrios - and to represent them honestly - as Reyes states: gray. 

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