Rogelio Meléndez a.k.a. AYER (Reynosa, Mexico, 1988)

Rogelio Meléndez, professionally known as AYER, is a multidisciplinary visual artist whose diverse

practice spans graffiti, painting, mural work, installation, and video art. His thought-provoking

creations delve into the human condition, examining a society increasingly marked by indifference,

prejudice, and fear, where the erosion of human values points toward self-destruction.

AYER's work has been exhibited in more than 15 countries through solo and group exhibitions, with

notable showcases including:

Casa de la Cultura Cusco in Cusco, Peru (2016)

The Alfredo Zalce Museum of Contemporary Art, Morelia, Mexico (2016)

The International Video Art Festival "PROYECTOR," Spain (2018)

The Cultural Institute of Mexico in France (2015)

The 18th International Language Festival "FILE," Brazil (2017)

The Museum of Contemporary Art of Tamaulipas, Mexico (2015)

He has received numerous prestigious awards and recognitions, including:

Acquisition Prize at the Biennial of Las Fronteras (Mexico, 2014)

Best Director Award at the South of Mexico Independent Film Festival (Tamaulipas, 2019)

Fray Andrés de Olmos Award in the Youth Highlights category (Mexico, 2018)

Selection in the IV Biennial of Painting "J.A. Monroy" (Jalisco, 2018), the X Biennial of Painting and

Engraving "Alfredo Zalce" (Michoacán, 2016), and the XI Biennial of Painting "Joaquín Clausell"

(Campeche, 2015)

Honorable Mention at the Tenth Grupo Reforma Art Exhibition (Mexico, 2015)

Emerging Artist Grant from INTERFACE (Nuevo León, 2015)

Recipient of the Creativity and Artistic Development Stimulus Program PECDA23 in the "Young

Creators" category (Tamaulipas, 2019)

AYER's body of work transcends artistic boundaries, using diverse mediums to critique and reflect

upon the societal challenges of our time. Through his art, he challenges viewers to confront

uncomfortable truths about the human condition, inviting introspection and dialogue