Palate Pivots presents new mixed-media works by Miguel Ángel Payano Jr., reflecting his movement across cultures and languages. Using the recurring peach-as-mouth motif, he examines communication, identity, and symbolism. Expanding beyond painting into sculptural collages and immersive forms, the works merge materials and imagery. Recent travels in China inform a renewed focus on storytelling, marking a moment of transition in his evolving practice.
