Sergio Mora

As a preeminent figure in Spain's pop surrealism scene, Sergio Mora crafts enchanting realms inhabited by curvaceous beings, whimsical circus-like personas, and clever nods to cultural icons.

A Barcelona native, where he continues to live and work, Mora pursued his education at the Llotja School of Art and Design before venturing into the world of illustration. His art has been widely employed for album covers, advertisements, magazines, and children's books. In 2016, he received a Latin Grammy for his artwork on El Poeta Halley, an album by Spanish band Love of Lesbian.

Dubbing himself a "child of the TV generation," Mora draws inspiration from an eclectic mix of sources, ranging from the Pink Panther to La Chapelle, Mark Ryder to the Mexican Day of the Dead. His pieces frequently incorporate Spanish stereotypes, such as bullfighters or ham legs, intertwined with popular culture figures like ET or Dr. Spock. Among Mora's unique creations is the comic-book superhero, Botijomán—an intergalactic water jug.

In 2011, Mora's art graced the 25th anniversary show at La Luz de Jesus Gallery in Los Angeles and has since been featured in exhibitions across Spain, Italy, the UK, and the USA. He crafted the murals for Bazaar Mar, a Miami-based restaurant owned by Spanish celebrity chef Jose Andrés and designed by Philippe Starck. Mora has also collaborated with Starck on a second restaurant project on Park Avenue, New York. In 2019, he published Las Legendarias Aventuras de Chiquito, an illustrated biography chronicling the life of iconic Spanish comedian Chiquito de la Calzada.