Elí Maciel, an artist from Michoacán, Mexico, earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the Universidad Michoacán de San Nicolás de Hidalgo. He has also studied at the National School of Fine Arts and the Technological University of Pereira. His work has been exhibited both in Mexico and internationally, in venues such as Fresno, Las Vegas, Tacoma, and Colombia. He is also a creator and workshop leader for projects such as the "La Oruga Azul" reading room, "Galería Point," and "Coyote, Bazar y Arte." Elí's work is part of our Mexican Artists Exhibition at Barlow Gallery in Hotel Murano in May 2025.