The Zihrena Gallery is a virtual gallery of Mexican art and cultural influence. It has been on-line since 1999 and features a number of artists from Mexico as well as as other parts of the world whose work reflects a special relationship with this country and its colorful and expressive culture. We hope you enjoy wandering through these pages and spaces and welcome any feedback and comments.
We are very sad to announce the sudden passing of Finnish artist Kirsti Alopaeus in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, on Monday, February 22, 2010. Her vibrant, tropical paintings have been an inspiration to many and enjoyed by all. She will be sorely missed by her family and friends.
New works by Lauri Copeman are up and viewable on-line.
Check out her new paintings at
This coming Friday, February 26th an exposition of Kirsti Alopaeus vibrant works opens at the Casa Michoacana Gallery in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico.
Opening reception from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Casa Michoacana Gallery is located on Calzada de la Aurora No. 23, San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico.
Tel. (415) 154-5080.
Both Lauri Copeman and Graciela have had recent showings of their works in Zihuatanejo, Mexico.
Graciela showed a selection of her latest paintings, titled “Tropical Flair” at a well-attended opening at Coconuts Restaurant in downtown Zihuatanejo on February 10th.
Recent paintings of Lauri Copeman formed part of a large and successful group exposition at the Sirena Gorda [...]