BIO

Sumner Mormeneo is a multimedia artist based in Los Angeles, originally from Orlando, Florida. His work spans painting, performance, production, and beyond, drawing heavy inspiration from surrealism and the haunting visual language of German Expressionism. Mormeneo has earned numerous accolades throughout his career in Orlando, including nominations for the prestigious Golden Brick Award and "Best Local Visual Artist" by Orlando Weekly every year from 2017 to 2021. His groundbreaking show The Infinite Conversation earned him a Critics Choice Award at the 2021 Orlando Fringe Festival, recognizing his innovative approach to pushing the limits of theater, performance art, and technology. Mormeneo relocated to Los Angeles in 2022, continuing to expand his artistic practice.

AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS

2021 Nominated Best Visual Artist, Orlando Weekly

2021 Critics Choice Best Technical Achievement, Orlando Fringe Festival

2020 Golden Brick Award Nomination for Best Art Gallery Exhibition, City of Orlando

2020 Nominated Best Visual Artist, Orlando Weekly

2019 Nominated Best Visual Artist, Orlando Weekly

2019 1st Place, Art Blitz, The Social, Orlando, Fl

2019 Nominated 30 Under 30, University of Central Florida

2018 Nominated Best Visual Artist, Orlando Weekly

2017 Nominated Best Club Night, Escape, Orlando Weekly

2017 Nominated Best Mural, Orlando Weekly

2017 Nominated Best Visual Artist, Orlando Weekly

2015 Nominated Best Club Night, Escape, Orlando Weekly