Raúl Urias (1989 ) is a Mexican illustrator and art director based in Mexico City.
His work is recognized for bold graphic imagery and concept-driven visual narratives developed for global commercial and entertainment projects. Drawing from contemporary visual culture, his practice emphasizes strong composition, symbolic figures, and a distinctive graphic language that translates ideas into memorable images.
Working at the intersection of illustration and art direction, Urias approaches each project with a clear strategic mindset and a strong sense of authorship. His role often extends beyond execution, contributing to visual direction, conceptual development, and the overall coherence of large-scale campaigns. This dual perspective allows him to create visuals that are both expressive and purposeful, adapting seamlessly across different formats and platforms.
Throughout his career, Urias has collaborated on international projects across advertising, brand-driven initiatives, and entertainment-focused productions. His work is characterized by clarity, impact, and a refined visual presence, positioning him as a creative partner capable of delivering imagery that resonates with global audiences while maintaining a strong, consistent visual identity.
Artwork
Raúl Urias’ work explores the human experience through an emotional, symbolic, and relational lens. Through the human figure, he investigates how individuals construct identity, belonging, and meaning within a network of relationships involving other people, nature, and the cultural systems that surround them.
His characters function as contemporary archetypes that embody emotions, psychological states, and processes of transformation. Rather than representing specific individuals, his images seek to reflect shared experiences of vulnerability, resilience, introspection, and change.
Through drawing and figurative painting, Urias develops a visual language that combines formal synthesis and symbolism to create narratives that remain open to interpretation. His work invites reflection on the human condition and on the ways in which relationships, memory, and environment shape our perception of the world and of ourselves.
CLIENTS
NIKE
APPLE
DISNEY
HISTORY CHANNEL
NETFLIX
CONSTELLATION BRANDS
UFC
SPOTIFY
GOOGLE
AIRBNB
LA TIMES
SONY MUSIC
DC COMICS
CARTOON NETWORK
WARNER BROS
MONDO
X BOX
PLATOON
Solo Exhibitions
2025
Open Public Studio
Young Collectors, Mexico City, Mexico
2024
Infinite Human
INDUSTRY One Gallery, Portland, Oregon, United States
2024
PRAXIS
Gallery Nucleus, Alhambra, California, United States
2023
ARIDA 1989
Casa Redonda Museum, Chihuahua, Mexico
2015
Binomio
Pangea Gallery, Mexico City, Mexico
Publications
2024 / PRAXIS
2020 / TORO
2013 / Old School