2024
Lotus Waters
2023
Cartas Sacras
Articulations
Occult Spinal Emanations
Garden of Emotion
Dreamscapes
Seeds & Sprouts
2022
Feelings of an American Futile Dream
Crystallizations
Shapes of Mother Earth
Formas Inorgánicas
Un Pueblo a Dónde Volver
X-ray Mandalas
2021
Formas Rituales
Healing Power of Image
X-rays Series
Un Camino con Corazón
Magoda Diosa Madre
Expos
Sanctuaries, EDJi Gallery
Obra Gris
Crystallizations Show
Radio Nopal
Momoroom
FAIN Feria
Info/bio
Contact
Honoring the body’s wisdom
“We all come from a woman, probably one who suffered or was abused. We are the product of a lineage of pain, the legacy of a patriarchal society where women have lost their power, where our wombs have been reduced to reproductive devices, where our bodies have been reduced to sexual objects. We inherit pains, illnesses and conditions that science often cannot explain or cure. Through my work, I try to explore the fragility of the body, draw my experience of pain, seeking for more than just physical relief, but relief of the spirit. I am in a constant search for truth and through painting I find answers, it takes me to another kind of awareness where the mind fades and my body awakens, capturing a symbolic language in an image that resonates with others through our pains, our human experience of emotion, honoring the wisdom we carry within.”
Ileana
BIO
Ileana García ‘Magoda’
Mexico City, 05/21/1985
Ileana Magoda (b. 1985) was born with Occult Spinal Dysraphism, a spinal defect that has caused her pain since childhood. Ileana grew up in a humble home on the outskirts of Mexico City. She loved drawing and learned to play music from a young age. Ileana studied Graphic Design at the National Autonomous University of México (UNAM). She worked for more than a decade as an art director in television advertising, and developed a musical project called Smurphy where she produced critically acclaimed albums and played at international electronic music festivals.
In 2020 Ileana put graphic design and music aside because of the negative effects on her health and rediscovered her passion for painting, something she had not felt was possible. Since then, Ileana has dedicated herself to making art inspired by her experience of chronic pain. Ileana is currently represented by Emma Donnersberg, who has placed her work among international private collections.
Mexico City, 05/21/1985
Ileana Magoda (b. 1985) was born with Occult Spinal Dysraphism, a spinal defect that has caused her pain since childhood. Ileana grew up in a humble home on the outskirts of Mexico City. She loved drawing and learned to play music from a young age. Ileana studied Graphic Design at the National Autonomous University of México (UNAM). She worked for more than a decade as an art director in television advertising, and developed a musical project called Smurphy where she produced critically acclaimed albums and played at international electronic music festivals.
In 2020 Ileana put graphic design and music aside because of the negative effects on her health and rediscovered her passion for painting, something she had not felt was possible. Since then, Ileana has dedicated herself to making art inspired by her experience of chronic pain. Ileana is currently represented by Emma Donnersberg, who has placed her work among international private collections.
CV
STUDIES:
2003 - 2008
Graphic Design, specializing in Illustration, National Autonomous University of Mexico, UNAM, class of 2003. Undergraduate
SOLO SHOWS:
‘Crystallizations’, at Finca Don Porfirio Independent Space, January 2023, Mexico City, MX
‘The Healing Power of Image’, Radio Nopal independent space, June 2022, Mexico City, MX
‘Formas Rituales’ at Momoroom, independent space, November 2021, Mexico City, MX
GROUP SHOWS:
‘BOLD’, The Black Piglet at Foro La Paz, March 8th to April 8th, 2024 Mexico City, MX
‘Sanctuaries’, EDJI Gallery, February 24th - March 23rd, 2024 Brussels, Belgium
‘Troubling Postures’, Open Call, ASC Studios, December 2023, London, UK
‘Venimos a Ver’, emerging art gallery, ongoing exhibition since November 2023, Cancún, MX
‘Don’t Stop Keep Going, The Black Piglet at Galería Unión, September, 2023, Mexico City, MX
‘MAUD Art Gallery’, continuous exhibition since September 2023, Edmonton, CA
‘Naturalezas Microscópicas’, Amalgama independent space, August 2023, Guadalajara, MX
‘Obra Gris’, independent space, March 2023, Mexico City, MX
‘Manuk Art Gallery’ by Lourdes Rivera, ongoing exhibition since 2022, San Miguel de Allende, MX
'MOONI Gallery of Emerging Art’, ongoing exhibition since May 2021, Mexico City, MX
‘Machete Gallery of Emerging Art’, continuous exhibition 2021-2022, Mexico City, MX
ART FAIRS:
QIPO Art Fair, participating in The Black Piglet Project, Art Week Mexico, Feb. 2024, CDMX
Clavo Seis, emerging art fair, The Black Piglet project, Art Week Mexico, Feb. 2024, CDMX
Clandestina Art Fair, participating in The Black Piglet Project, Dec. 2023, Miami, USA
Clavo Cinco, emerging art fair, participation in The Black Piglet project, Apr. 2023, Mexico City, MX
FAIN Feria, emerging art fair, open call, Dec. 2021, Mexico City, MX
PAST WORK:
2016 - 2021
Co-founder, creative and art director of CREA Studio, web design and digital marketing agency. Developing branding and UX design, working remotely with companies and web agencies in the US.
2011 - 2021
Electronic music producer, DJ, and live performer under the alias of Smurphy. Produced critically acclaimed albums released independently and on various labels such as N.A.A.F.I. (MX), Leaving Records (LA) and Bokeh Versions (UK), with live performances at Mutek MX, Mutek Montreal, NRMAL Festival, and others.
2008 - 2016
Creative and art director in advertising agencies. Among them, Alejandro González Iñárritu's “Z-Publicity” and “Central Films” where she worked closely with Rodrigo García Saiz and other film directors developing visualizations and art direction for international TV commercials. CDMX and LA.
