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Balice Hertling is pleased to announce Entresueños, the second solo show of Mercedes Llanos at the gallery, opening June 12, through August 30 2026.
Overwhelmed, at night I wake up and see many shades of grays, blacks, and blues. I close my eyes, and see images of the dream I’ve had. I open again: I can’t sleep.
An aura of red invades my eyes. I think of the past, my genetic inheritance, my ancestors. I think of my husband, his story. Is this the end? I feel pain, mortality, indifference, knowing this will all end, I’m hopelessly hopeful… for what? Even though I’m overwhelmed, I don’t want things to end. I don’t want time to pass, I want to love you forever. I want my body to remain. I want to live because even though it’s painful, it is affirming my humanity, and with that my permeability.
Early morning, at dawn, I see you, peacefully resting. I feel love and I feel peace, I am calm. I love you both but deep down I know that the storm will come. The calmness of this moment is transient,…
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Press Release
Balice Hertling is pleased to announce Entresueños, the second solo show of Mercedes Llanos at the gallery, opening June 12, through August 30 2026.
Overwhelmed, at night I wake up and see many shades of grays, blacks, and blues. I close my eyes, and see images of the dream I’ve had. I open again: I can’t sleep.
An aura of red invades my eyes. I think of the past, my genetic inheritance, my ancestors. I think of my husband, his story. Is this the end? I feel pain, mortality, indifference, knowing this will all end, I’m hopelessly hopeful… for what? Even though I’m overwhelmed, I don’t want things to end. I don’t want time to pass, I want to love you forever. I want my body to remain. I want to live because even though it’s painful, it is affirming my humanity, and with that my permeability.
Early morning, at dawn, I see you, peacefully resting. I feel love and I feel peace, I am calm. I love you both but deep down I know that the storm will come. The calmness of this moment is transient,…



























































