Education:
Puvungna I California State University Long Beach, CA
The Preliminary Single Subject Credential Program - Candidate 2024
California State University Los Angeles, CA
College of Professional and Global Education
2022 - Community Teaching Artist Certificate
University of Southern California, CA
2016 - Bachelors of Fine Arts
Long Beach City College, CA
2011 - Associates of Liberal Arts & Fine Arts
Artist Residency:
Puvungna I California State University Long Beach, CA
Design Department January - April 2024
Features:
2023
Red Earth Gaze, Angels Gate Cultural Center, CA
Indigenous Furturism, The Cheech Center for Chicano Art & Culture of the Riverside Art Museum, CA,
University of Utah, UT Student Development & Inclusion Student Affairs
Citizens, Lubenznik Center for the Arts, Michigan City, IN
2022
The Getty Center, Los Angeles, CA
When Our Sun Rises, Distribution Hall, Austin, TX
2021
The Brooklyn Collective Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
Solo Exhibit
2019
Junior High Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2018
Kaleidoscope Kollective, Los Angeles, CA
2017
Kaleidoscope Kollective, Los Angeles, CA
MEYOUWE, Gallery Azul, Los Angeles, CA
Native Sol, Long Beach, CA
Selected Group Exhibitions:
2022
Love Saves The Day, Puente Latino Association, Long Beach, CA
2019
"Long Beach", HiLo Gallery, Long Beach, CA
"Matrilineal",Culture House Collective, Grass Valley, NV
"Matriarch", Teatro Luna, Los Angeles, CA
"NFIA", Casa Del Tunel Art Center, Tijuana, MX
2018
"In Contrast" Flatline Gallery, Long Beach, CA
"Stories of the Neighborhood" Angel City Brewery, Los Angeles, CA
Kaleidoscope Kollective, Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
"Women are Magic" , Align Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
"Beyond the Front Lines", Steelhouse, Eternal Front, Park City, UT
"Into Action", 1726 N. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA
2017
ChimMaya Gallery, Cross Culture, Los Angeles, CA
Sound and Sea Gallery, Long Beach, CA
ChimMaya Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
Align Gallery, Highland Park, CA
"Encuentros espontaeos", Instituto Municipal del la Mujer, Tijuana, MX
2016
"Sacred Memories", El Tranquilo Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
" Homage to Frida", ChimMaya Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
"The Time is Now", Naming Gallery, Oakland, CA
"10 Year Anniversary", Gallery AZUL, San Pedro, CA
"Beyond the Pale", Roski Undergraduate Senior Thesis Exhibit, Think Tank Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
"Mujeres con Corazon", Instituto Politecnico Nacionel, Citedi, Otay Tijuana, MX
"From Her", El Pueblo Historical Monument & El Pueblo Park Association, El Tranquilo Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2015
"We Are Still Here", Senior Seminar Exhibit, Helen Lindhurst Fine Arts Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
"10th Anniversary Exhibition", ChimMaya Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
"Sagrado Corazon Exhibition", ChimMaya Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
"Mujeres con Corazon", Instituto Municipal de la Mujer, Tijuana, MX
"Student Printmaking Show Case", Watt Hall, Los Angeles, CA
"3rd Year Anniversary Exhibit", Native Sol, Long Beach, CA
"Memorias De La Infancia" Centro Cultural Casa Del Tunel, Baja California, MX
2014
"Tour de Artistas Internacional", Plaza Pueblo Amigo, BC, MX
"Digital Tools for Design Show Case ", Watt Hall, Los Angeles, CA
"Advanced Painting Show Case", Watt Hall, Los Angeles, CA
"Ceramics Show Case", Watt Hall, Los Angeles, CA
"Student Advanced Drawing Exhibit", Helen Lindhurst Fine Arts Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
"Student Ceramic Display", Tutor Hall, Los Angeles, CA
"Anomalies", Helen Lindhurst Fine Arts Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
"Student Intermediate Drawing Exhibit ", Helen Lindhurst Fine Arts Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2013
"8th Annual Dia de Los Muertos', Gallery Azul, San Pedro, CA
"Dia de los Muertos Festival", East End Studio Gallery, Houston TX
"Fusion Arte", NFIA Tour, Plaza Pueblo Amigo, Tijuana, MX
"6to Festival", Galeria Perez Meillon, Ensenada, BC, MX
"Spirit of Fall", Bon Vida Art Gallery, Sacramento, CA
"Collective Exposition", Taller & Galeria, Col. Cacho, Tijuana, MX
"The Unconscious", Colaboration X, San Bernardino, CA
Tour de Artistas", Centro Social, Civic & Cultural Riviera, Ensenada, BC, MX
"Tour de Artistas", Cultural Alliance Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
"Tour de Artistas", Casa de Cultura de Ensenada, Ensenada, BC, MX
"Mujeres de Ayer y Siempre", Centro Cultural De La Raza, San Diego, CA
"San Valentin Alternativo", A&M Entertainment, Los Angeles, CA
"5th Annual Artist Tour", GSC, Santa Ana, CA
"Tour de Artistas 2013", Historic Barrio District, San Diego, CA
2012
"Creative Artist Collective", Nola's, Los Angeles, CA
"Global Oneness Culture Fest", Vortex, Los Angeles, CA
"Arts & Culture", Federal Preparatory School of Lazaro Cardenas, TJ, MX
"Fusion Arte", Plaza Pueblo Amigo, Tijuana, Baja California, MX
"Tour De Artistas", Galeria de la Ciudad, Rosarito, Baja California, MX
"Naked Ladies", an Art Exhibit by Femme Cartel, Somar, Oakland, CA
"Dia de los Muertos Group Exhibition", ChimMaya Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
"Shades of the Americas", Centro Cultural De La Raza, San Diego, CA
"LA Craft", Street Craft LA, Wilmington, CA
"Long Beach Funk Festival", Z Gallery, Long Beach, CA
"Mujeres con Mayucula", Tecate, MX
"Mujeres con Corazon", Prepa Lazaro Cardenas, Tijuana, MX
"Icons of the Mid-Century", 1333 Warehouse, Long Beach, CA
"Viva El Arte Exhibit", Centro Cultural De La Raza, San Diego, CA
"International Artist Tour ", Gallery 741, San Pedro, CA
"Femme Fatale", Gallery Azul, San Pedro, CA
"Exposicion Colectivia Internacional", Galeria de la Ciudad, Tecate, MX
"Lover RocK", Presented by A&M, Rhythm Lounge, Long Beach, CA
“NFIA Tour USA-MEX Art Exhibition”, Chatismo Studio 101, Long Beach, CA
2011
“ELLAS Collective Group Exhibition”, WECAN, Wilmington, CA
"Autumn Group Exhibition", ChimMaya Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
“6th Annual Day of the Dead Celebration”, Gallery Azul, San Pedro, CA
"Vision Obscura", Chatismo Studio 101, Long Beach, CA
"Dia de los Muertos Group Exhibition", ChimMaya Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
"Non-Themed Exhibit", The Hive Gallery and Studios, Los Angeles, CA
“The Annual Frida Kahlo Art Show”, Picture This Gallery, Long Beach, CA
"Tour De Artistas", Arte Casa Galleria, Baja California, MX
"Long Beach Funk Festival", Long Beach, CA
"Liquid Aloha Festival", Newport Dunes Resort, Newport Beach, CA
"International Art Exhibition", Art House Gallery, Central Tijuana, MX
"Open Your Eyes", Art, Music & Culture, Vees Cafe, Los Angeles, CA
"The Art, Music & Culture Show", Takechi Galleries, Los Angeles, CA
"Non-Themed Exhibit", The Hive Gallery and Studios, Los Angeles, CA
"LA May Day Festival", Hoover Rec. Center, Los Angeles, CA
"Exposicion International, Hispanos", Casa De Cultura Playa, Tijuana, MX
"Women that Rock", Rhythm Lounge, Long Beach, CA
"Bi-national Art Exhibition", La Antigua Bodega de Papel, Tijuana, MX
"Leimert Park Art Walk", Leimert Park, Los Angeles, CA
2010
“Amplify”, Hotel Maya, Long Beach, CA
“Foraneo Fest”, Plaza Marina, Ensenada, MX
“The Annual Frida Kahlo Art Show”, Picture This Gallery,Long Beach, CA
“Student Art Art Show”, Long Beach City College Gallery, CA
“Fundraiser for Haiti & Chili Art Show”, Picture his Gallery, Long Beach, CA
2009
“The Annual Day of the Dead Celebration”, Gallery Azul, San Pedro, CA
"Latino Art Show”, Art & Music Ent., Los Angeles, CA
“Latino Art Show”, Roberto's, Los Angeles, CA
"The Annual Virgin Exhibit”, Picture This Gallery, Long Beach, CA
“Inspiracion Moderna”, AL Borde Acoustic, El Gallo Plaza, LA, CA
“Summer Love”, Art & Music Entertainment, Los Angeles, CA
“NFIA Art Show”, Palacio Municipal de TJ, Galleria de la Ciudad, MX
“LLOC Collective Exhibit”. NFIA, Galeria Teu,Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX
“Collective Exhibit”, NFIA, Casa Canel, Tlaquepaque,Jalisco MX
“ARTE”, NFIA, Case Cacho, TJ, MX“NFIA Art Show”, District 10 Gallery, MX
2008
“Tour of Artist”, Casa de Cultura de Playas, Tijuana, MX
“Collective Exhibit”, NFIA, IMAC Palacio de Cultura de Tijuana, TJ, MX
“The Annual Virgin Exhibit”, Picture This Gallery, Long Beach, CA
“The Canvas Project”, Art House Coo. Op, Atlanta, GA
“The Annual Day of the Dead Celebration”, Gallery Azul, San Pedro, CA
“The Annual Frida Kahlo Art Show”, Picture This Gallery, Long Beach, CA
Clientele:
Adobe
ATMOS
Amplifier Foundation
Bioneers
Big Bowl of Ideas
Broadview Magazine
California Endowment
CALIFORNIA CALLS Action Fund
California State University Davis
CBC Music
Culture Strike
Even/Odd, LLC Films
Facebook
Ford Theaters
Harper Collins
Illuminatives
Laurel District Association
Mirrors of Memoirs
NAACP
The City of Glendale
The City of Long Beach
The City of San Pedro
The City of South Pasadena
The City of Santa Monica
The City of Tustin
The Center for Cultural Power
Yehaw Show Seattle
Yes Magazine
Loam Magazine
Los Angeles Philharmonic Association
Native Governance Center
Nia Tero
Nonosina
SEIU
WE RISE
Viacom VH1
Task Force
Teach for America
University California Los Angeles
University of New Mexico
Urban Word NYC, Inc
Women Donors Network
1715 Media
5280 Magazine
Installations and Murals
Long Beach Walls, Mural, Sowing Seeds for Change, 620 San Francisco Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802, 2022
Office Mural, Newmark Merrill Companies, Inc. 24025 Park Sorrento Suite 300, Calabasas, CA 91302, 2022
Utility Box Mural, 807 S. Indian Hill, Claremont, CA, 2022
In The Light Of The Moon, 140 E. Main Street, Tustin, CA, 2022
Move Into The Future, Emancipation Park, Houston, TX 3018 Emancipation Ave, Houston, TX 77004
We Are The Seeds (Mural), Silverado Park 1545 W 31st St, Long Beach, CA, 2022
Move Into The Future, Emancipation Park, Houston, TX 77004, 2022
We Are The Seeds Mural, Mural, Long Beach, CA, 2022
Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Mural, Long Beach, CA, 2020
Together, We Are Power, Mural, Los Angeles, CA, 2020
Stand Up, Mural, New York, NY, 2020
Art in the Time of the Pandemic, Mural, Long Beach, CA 2020
CaliPop (Mural) Anaheim Town Square, 2180 E. Lincoln Avenue, Anaheim, CA Target, 2020
City of Wellness Art Installation- Santa Monica College, Center for Media and Design, Santa Monica,CA, 2019
Ingredients Utility Boxes - The City of San Pedro, Del Taco 350 S Gaffey Street, San Pedro, CA, 2018
Utility Box - The City of San Pedro, 15th and Gaffey Street, San Pedro, CA, 2018
Sending Knowledge Through a Palm Tree - The City of Long Beach, 6900 Paramount Blvd., 2018
Tipanie Blossoms (Mural) - The City of South Pasadena, CA (Raymondale Drive and State Street), 2017
Flowers, Fruits & Veggies (Mural) - Smorgasburg Los Angeles, 785 Bay St., Los Angeles, CA 90021, 2017
Hibiscus Fragilis (Mural) - The City of Glendale, CA (Glenoaks and Highland) 2017
BeautyCon Art Installation - LA Convention Center, Los Angeles, 2017
Tiny Flowers From the Dirt (Mural) - The City of Long Beach, CA (Long Beach Blvd. and Pacific Coast Hwy 1), 2017
Dans e Soleil (Mural) - Angel City Brewery & Public House, 216 South Alameda Street, Los Angeles CA, 2017
Leaf Subsides To Leaf (Mural) - The City of Glendale, CA (Glendale Blvd. and Arcacia), 2016
The Guardian (Mural) - North Long Beach, Long Beach, CA. (E. Artesia Blvd. and Atlantic Blvd.), 2016
For the People (Mural) - East Village Arts District, Long Beach, CA. (between Elm and Linden), 2015
Awards:
ARTIST DISRUPTOR AWARD BY THE CENTER FOR CULTURAL POWER - 2021
Certificate of Appreciation - National Foundation of Independent Artists - May 2015
Recognized Artist - Casa de la Cultura de Ensenda - May 2013
Recognized Artist - Dirección Municipal Contra las Adicciones (DIMCA) -December 2012
Recognized Artist - 20th District of Tijuana Mexico - November 2012
Recognized Artist - Women with Cause - August 2012
Book and Magazine Illustrations:
Yes Magazine, Racial Justice I Native Rights, Dreaming of Indigenous Futures, Nov. 24, 2022
Yes Magazine, Racial Justice I Native Rights, Indigenous and Black Communities Find Common Cause for Land Justice Nov, 22, 2022
Yes Magazine, Racial Justice I Native Rights, Stolen Lands: A Black and Indigenous History of Land Exploitation, Nov. 16, 2022
Broadview Magazine, Sept. Issue, 2022
Loam Magazine, Black and Native Attention as Miracle, Sept. 2022
Muchacha - Fanzine No. 17 - March 2022
5280, The Devnver Magazine - Is This Land Your Land? Page 106, 109, 111 Spotlight Feature Page 16 - April 2022
Alma Zaragoza-Petty - Chingona: Owning Your Inner Badass for Healing and Justice - Cover Art 2022
Propaganda - Terraform Building A Better World - Jason Petty - Cover Art & illustrations 2021
The Blood Poems - Jessica Helen Lopez 2021
Film:
Inhabitants - Art Cover Movie Poster
Artist Feature - "The Last Leaf" Directed by Rajendra Thakurathi
Film Poster - "My Claire" Directed by Rajendra Thakurathi
Bibliography (Reviews/Articles/Catalogues/Interviews):
"Pandemic-Themed Art Exhibit On Display At Long Beach Airport", The Grunion, March, 21, 2021
"PANDEMIC ART AT LONG BEACH AIRPORT", StuckattheAirport.com. Staff, March 18, 2021
"Art exhibit in uptown Charlotte honors frontline workers", WSOCTV.com News Staff, March 12, 2021
Council District 9, Arts Council Long Beach, artist MER Young’s “The Guardian” off of Artesia Blvd.
"Indigenous Activists Launch Political Art Campaign Ahead of the Election",Hyperallergic, November 2, 2020
"Indigenous sovereignty and shared solidarity at heart of national art campaign" Real Change News, October 28th, 2020
"8 Cities Celebrate Strike for Black Lives With New Murals", ColorLines, JUL 20, 2020
"Local artists respond to pandemic in new virtual exhibition, ‘EMERGENCE’" Long Beach Post, July 8, 2020
"Meet Mer Young" Voyage LA, March18, 2020
"Our Stories Our Impact" A Traveling Exhibit UCLA.edu 2020
"Larger Thank Life", UCLA Magazine December 18, 2019
Healing Legacies - Front Cover Artwork Peak Magazine, Volume 58, Issue 1, Spring 2019
"Meet the Artists Tasked with Beautifying North Long Beach Walls in the Next Months", Arts and Culture, Long Beach Post,
January 30, 2018
"New Sincerity", American Resilience, Q&A, Mer Young on Making Art to Respect Those Who Came Before Us,
December 11, 2017
"Dunn-Edwards", Design Blog, Artistic Inspiration, November 3, 2017
"Art Muzeo", Issue 4, Pages 34 & 35.
"Tecate, El Mexicano", Section 12A, April 15, 2015 issue.
"El Mexicano", Section E3, April 15, 2015 issue.
"The Manifold Magazine", Legacy, April 2014, Issue 5
"Frontera", Section 07-C, August 21, 2012 issue.
"El Mexicano", Section F, April 6, 2011 issue.
"Frontera", Section 05-C, September 10, 2010 issue.
"Random Lengths News, page 11, September 23 - October 6, 2011 issue.
Panels, Presentations, Workshops, (Critiques/Conferences):
Indigenous Peoples Month, Work Shop, The Compound Long Beach, Nov. 2021
"Here, Today, Tomorrow; Art on the Forefront of Social Justice " CSULB, Long Beach, CA, May 3, 2018.
“Doodles that Come to Life,” UCLA Geek Week MegaCon, panelist, Los Angeles, Ca, April 6, 2018.
