Daniel Correa Mejía's 'El amor se esconde como un animal salvaje' at P.P.O.W

Daniel Correa Mejía's exhibition "El amor se esconde como un animal salvaje" ("Love hides like a wild animal") is on view at P.P.O.W in New York through July 31, 2026. The show features oil-on-jute paintings that emphasize surface texture, with the rough, toothy quality of jute actively shaping the viewing experience. Works like "El viaje de Pan" (2025-26) demonstrate how brushstrokes and jute fibers intertwine to create subtle effects. Mejía prioritizes harmony and flow, as seen in compositions where mountains morph into ravines, birds, water, and figures whose affection radiates into the landscape. The emotional tone is intentionally ambiguous, blending romantic and protective gestures. Paintings such as "Soltar" and "Las voces" share compositional similarities but evoke different feelings—one depicts a figure nuzzling a bird, the other a group arranged like nesting dolls, suggesting family or community. The exhibition invites viewers into a world where love and tenderness prevail, slowing down perceptions of relationships.