Collage & mixed media · Salem, Oregon

Edgar Aguilar

Born in Mexico City. Cutting, layering and sealing stories of change and tradition, of leaving home and carrying it with you, since 2007.

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Large collage of torn magazine pages and bold letters, partly painted over with thick white strokes.Vertical strips of newsprint, orange and green paper and black-and-white pattern, with a single monarch butterfly.Lush collage of flowers, fields and an elephant beside a woman's face in profile, in greens, yellows and pinks.

“Each piece reflects where I come from and creates an open dialogue with the world around me.”

Edgar Aguilar, artist statement

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No cart and no checkout fees. You pay the artist directly with Zelle, and every sale starts with a real conversation.

  1. Pick a piece. Every piece page shows the price and its story.
  2. Send it by Zelle. Use the Zelle contact on the piece page and put the title in the memo.
  3. Tell Edgar. A short form lets him match your payment and hold the piece for you.
  4. Bring it home. Free pickup in Salem, or insured shipping anywhere in the US.
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The artist

From Mexico City to Salem

Growing up in one of the world’s great cities, where people from every corner of Mexico came together to make a living, gave me a deep curiosity about how we adapt, hold on to our roots and coexist. I arrived in the United States in 2003 and began making collage and mixed-media work in 2007. My recent work has taken a more political tone.

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Next show

The Edge Event

Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 6 – 9 PM · Downtown Salem, Oregon. New work, in person, with the artist. Every piece has a QR code beside it: scan it to read its story or buy it on the spot.

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Have a story you want told in paper and paint?

A family history, a place you left behind, a person you love. Commissions start at $350.

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