

Contemporary Latin American artist known as Papayon, exploring resilience through mixed media.
Biography
Roberto Fernando Salmon, also known by his artistic alias , is a contemporary Latin American artist based in Houston, Texas. His work blends symbolism, raw emotion, and political undertones to explore themes of resilience, identity, and spiritual struggle. Working across mixed media—including encaustic, oil, cyanotype, and repurposed materials—his practice reflects a visual language shaped by personal experience and cultural tension. His pieces are emotionally charged, often layered with textural intensity and poetic intent. Papayon's work has been exhibited on both sides of the US–Mexico border, offering a bridge between heritage and rebellion.