From the brilliant mind of Mikey Rae, Legit Concerns reflects the absurdity of the mundane and the hilarity of the existential. Mikey’s drawings and introspective captions conjure the likes of Daniel Johnston, Raymond Pettibon, and Gary Larson.

Though he was born and raised in “The City Different” and had been drawing since kindergarten, Mikey Rae was not your typical Santa Fe artist. Mikey’s illustrations from the hallway and within Meow Wolf’s flagship exhibit, House of Eternal Return, depict simple, energetic, and thought-provoking scenes. Whether funny or deep, they are some of the most Instagrammed artworks from the exhibit.

His passing in 2022 left a lasting impact on all that knew and loved him. He was a philosopher, a life-giver, a comfort, and a brilliant, bright, shining light that we are still all drawn to. His presence is deeply missed– as our friend and compatriot in this weird, wild, wonderful world.

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