Luis’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Gang Member, Sons of the Devil
Luis Medina American, born Cuba, 1942–1985

Sons of the Devil
Luis Medina American, born Cuba, 1942–1985

Latin Kings, Chicago
Luis Medina American, born Cuba, 1942–1985

Westside, Chicago, from the series "Graffiti"
Luis Medina American, born Cuba, 1942–1985

Gang Member, Chicago
Luis Medina American, born Cuba, 1942–1985

Latin Kings, Near Wilson Avenue, Chicago
Luis Medina American, born Cuba, 1942–1985

Gang Scene, Sons of the Devil, Chicago
Luis Medina American, born Cuba, 1942–1985

Sons of the Devil, Chicago
Luis Medina American, born Cuba, 1942–1985

Sons of the Devil, Chicago "Duende"
Luis Medina American, born Cuba, 1942–1985

Offerings to Oggun
Luis Medina American, born Cuba, 1942–1985

Gaylords, Chicago
Luis Medina American, born Cuba, 1942–1985

The Willits House
Luis Medina American, born Cuba, 1942–1985

Tree and Mural Advertisement, Chicago
Luis Medina American, born Cuba, 1942–1985

The Luis Medina bathroom
Wayne Sorce American, 1946-2015

Ice on Bushes, Lake Michigan, Chicago
Luis Medina American, born Cuba, 1942–1985

Chicago, Near the River
José Lopez (American, born Cuba, 1941–1991) and Luis Medina (American, born Cuba, 1942–1985)

Trees, Lake Michigan
Luis Medina American, born Cuba, 1942–1985

The Willits House
Luis Medina American, born Cuba, 1942–1985

Trees, Lake Michigan, Chicago
Luis Medina American, born Cuba, 1942–1985

The Willits House
Luis Medina American, born Cuba, 1942–1985