Marco Cañas, known artistically as Stroux, is a Mexican abstract artist with a background in Graphic Design and Visual Arts. He holds a degree in Graphic Design with a specialization in Visual Arts from Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City. His academic training also includes a postgraduate program at the Institute of Image in Barcelona, Spain, as well as a figure drawing course at UNAM (National Autonomous University of Mexico).

Stroux is an active member of the collective Impronta Materica, as well as Cenacolo and Tavolozze in Italy, and Arte México in Mexico. His work has been exhibited internationally in museums, galleries, and cultural institutions across Italy, France, and Mexico. Notable exhibitions include Break a Leg and Alfabeto Astratto at Museo Luigi Bellini in Florence; Alfabeto Astratto at the AAIE Center for Contemporary Art in Rome and at Palazzo dell’Emiciclo, seat of the Regional Presidency in L’Aquila; Dreamars at HubArt Gallery in Milan; Wonder Art at MAEC Gallery in Milan; Impronta Materica during Milan Fashion Week at Palazzo Bovara and at JW Marriott Cannes during Cannes Fashion; as well as exhibitions in Mexico City such as 54th Art Fair at The American School Foundation, Visiones Paralelas at Galería Covarrubias, and Surrealismo y Abstracto at Fundación Sebastián.

ARTIST’S STATEMENT

My abstract work emerges from a constant inner search for temperance, balance, certainty, and inner peace. Deeply influenced by my fascination with the cosmos, I find in the vastness of the universe a profound source of inspiration—both conceptually and visually. The immensity, silence, and movement of cosmic space inform the way I construct each composition.

Through abstract forms, fluid lines, and a color palette that evokes serenity, my work seeks to capture moments of calm and equilibrium. Rather than representing the universe literally, I translate its essence into visual rhythms that suggest continuity, stillness, and quiet expansion.

I strongly believe in the harmony between architecture and art. For this reason, much of my work is conceived to establish a dialogue with architectural spaces. My aim is for each piece to integrate organically into its environment, not only enriching it visually but also complementing its structure, scale, and purpose. In this interaction between artwork, space, and viewer, I seek to create experiences that invite contemplation and a sense of calm presence.