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Studio Lenca curates 'In The Light That Remains' at Kates-Ferri Projects, New York

exhibition · 2026-05-01

José Campos, recognized as Studio Lenca, has launched his inaugural group show, 'In The Light That Remains,' at Kates-Ferri Projects in New York's Lower East Side. This exhibition features the work of nine Salvadoran artists, including Elmi Mata and Simon Vega. Campos, a native of La Paz, El Salvador, was born in 1986 and emigrated to the United States as a child. Living undocumented in California, he later established his studio in London. The exhibition, open until July 16, 2025, delves into Salvadoran identity and trauma, reflecting on contemporary political issues and showcasing Campos' piece 'Flores' from the 'Los Historiantes' series.

Key facts

  • José Campos, known as Studio Lenca, curated his first group exhibition 'In The Light That Remains' at Kates-Ferri Projects.
  • The exhibition features nine Salvadoran artists: Jose Cabezas, Herbert De Paz, Elmi Mata, John Rivas, Antonio Romero, Edwin Soriano, Marta Torres, Lissania Vatra, and Simon Vega.
  • Campos was born in La Paz, El Salvador in 1986 during the civil war and crossed the U.S. border illegally at age 4.
  • He lived undocumented in California, later moved to London, and now has a studio in Margate as part of Tracey Emin's TKW Studios.
  • The show addresses Salvadoran identity, memory, and trauma under President Nayib Bukele and the Trump administration.
  • Campos's painting 'Flores' (2025) is part of his 'Los Historiantes' series inspired by folkloric dance costumes.
  • The exhibition runs until July 16, 2025 at Kates-Ferri Projects, 561 Grand Street, New York.
  • Campos studied at the San Francisco School of the Arts (now The Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts).

Entities

Artists

  • Studio Lenca
  • José Campos
  • Jose Cabezas
  • Herbert De Paz
  • Elmi Mata
  • John Rivas
  • Antonio Romero
  • Edwin Soriano
  • Marta Torres
  • Lissania Vatra
  • Simon Vega
  • Tracey Emin
  • Oliver Herbert
  • Manuela De Leonardis

Institutions

  • Kates-Ferri Projects
  • TKW Studios
  • San Francisco School of the Arts
  • The Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts
  • Artribune

Locations

  • New York
  • Lower East Side
  • Grand Street
  • 561 Grand Street
  • El Salvador
  • La Paz
  • United States
  • California
  • London
  • Margate
  • Berlin
  • Rio de Janeiro
  • San Francisco

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