Marela Zacarías - Artists - Bienvenu Steinberg & C

Marela Zacarías (b. 1978, Mexico) is known for her large-scale installation work of hand-painted sculptures. Constructed from wood, wire mesh, and plaster, her undulating wall-mounted forms are painted with geometric patterns drawn from global textiles, architecture, and social histories. Evolving from a background in mural painting, Zacarías’ work extends into space with a strong architectural dialogue, reflecting her interest in movement, materiality, and the layered narratives of place. Her work is held in major collections in the U.S. and internationally, including NYU Langone, Washington State's Art Collection, and Seattle Tacoma International Airport Permanent Art Collection. She holds a B.A. from Kenyon College, Ohio, and an M.F.A. from Hunter College, NY, as well as an Honorary Doctorate in Fine Arts from Kenyon College. Zacarías lives and works between Brooklyn, NY, and Mexico City, MX.