The phrase “ni de aquí, ni de allá,” commonly used by bilingual, bicultural communities, forms the heartbeat of the exhibition in a bold declaration of dual belonging, of complex identity, and of a life shaped by both presence and displacement. Through original paintings, immersive installations, 3D sculptural works, and a curated soundscape, Marka27 invites gallery goers into a vibrant, layered world where street culture meets Indigenous tradition, and personal memory collides with collective truth.

At the center of Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá is a deep exploration of identity shaped by immigration, incarceration, and resilience. The artist’s signature “Neo Indigenous” style merges graffiti, hip-hop, and Chicanx aesthetics with the visual languages of Mexican and Indigenous tradition. Handwoven rugs and cultural textiles appear throughout the exhibition not only as adornment, but as storytelling devices, embedded into paintings, draped over sculptural objects, and woven into immersive shrines. Serving as both aesthetic and spiritual anchors, Quiñonez honors ancestral memory while reclaiming public space for voices too often erased. For visitors, this exhibition offers both a sanctuary and conversational provocation, challenging viewers to reflect on the humanitarian and social issues shaping the immigrant experience and inspiring a sense of pride, empathy, and action.

“Art gave me a voice when systems tried to silence it,” says Quiñonez, whose early life included incarceration for graffiti—a medium that would later become his liberation. “This exhibition is about reclaiming power, about honoring where I come from while challenging the systems that try to define where I belong.”