Artist Gabriel de la Mora, now 57, reflects on how his childhood dyslexia and autism shaped his artistic practice in an interview tied to his latest exhibition "Repeated Original" at Perrotin in New York, on view through April 11. The show features meticulous geometric works made from fragmented eggshells and curved reflective glass, with each piece titled after the exact number of fragments used. De la Mora sources eggshells from Mexico City restaurants and churches that serve free meals, and he recently closed a major career survey at Museo Jumex, where he led 79 guided tours over six months, including for deaf children.
This story matters because it highlights how neurodivergence can fuel creative innovation and self-acceptance in the visual arts. De la Mora's journey from architecture to a thriving art career, his embrace of repetition and difference, and his community engagement through tours at Museo Jumex demonstrate a broader shift toward inclusivity and personal narrative in contemporary art. The exhibition at Perrotin, a major international gallery, also underscores the growing recognition of Latin American artists and the importance of material experimentation in pushing perceptual boundaries.