Ian Pierce "Ekeko"

Place: Dallas

Born: 1979

Biography:

Ian Pierce, also known as Ekeko, is a Chilean-American painter, mosaic artist, and muralist. He was born in Dallas, Texas, in 1979 and has lived in Chile, Spain, and the United States. Pierce has extensive experience working on large-scale artwork in public spaces, both as a solo artist and in teams. He has developed educational workshops in Chile, Venezuela, Costa Rica, Canada, and the United States, focusing on muralism, painting, and mosaic. Pierce's work explores themes such as individual and collective memory, Latin heritage and cultural identity, social change, and the role of art in these processes. His art seeks to connect viewers with these topics and promote equity and social justice.