(Mexico City)
Edgar “Saner” Flores is an urban artist, illustrator and graphic designer. Raised by his parents in Mexico City and surrounded by rich color and tradition, Saner developed an interest in drawing and Mexican muralism early on. He began expressing himself on paper and through graffiti art, later going on to earn a degree in graphic design from the Universidad Autónoma de México. His creations are influenced by Mexican custom and folklore, color, mysticism, masks and skulls. A mix of these lifelong interests and passions has led him to become the artist he is today.
Saner’s work has been featured in galleries in Mexico, the United States, London, Berlin and Barcelona. He has collaborated with Kidrobot, Vans, G-Shock, HQTR Canada, Pineda Covalin, Persigna Store, Bacardi, Adidas México, Televisa, and many others.
Watch Saner give a tour of Mexico City and talk about other muralists by MOCA:
Mexico City artist Saner, gives a tour of the city he calls home and gives historical context on the muralists movement and their effect on modern day graffiti. He also talks about how the indigenous cultures of Mexico have inspired his work including the use of masks which have become one of the signatures of his style.