The Ellies
Leyden Rodriguez-Casanova
2026 Creator Award Winner
2019 Creator Award Winner
Leyden Rodriguez-Casanova
2026
Rodriguez-Casanova emerges from the contradictions of immigrant life and the complex realities of the working class. Born in Cuba and arriving in the U.S. at age seven, he explores how architecture, economics, and domestic space intersect, revealing the psychological weight of displacement and survival.
2019
Expanding the conversation around Miami’s contemporary art community with a new series that invites visiting art writers and critical thinkers to produce work alongside Miami-based artists.
Ellies Award
2026 Creator Award
$10,000
2019 Creator Award
$20,000
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