
STATEMENT
Having a background as a lawyer and having had close contact with political issues, I intentionally seek to distance my work from any stance that may generate conflicts in this regard. Instead, I explore topics related to spirituality—not from a religious perspective, though I believe that coming from a conservative culture, those teachings are ingrained in beliefs—but rather psychological and more related to nature. I am interested in delving into the subject of death, questioning the connotation that society commonly attributes to it as something sad and devastating. For me, it is another step in the cycle of life that should be understood, celebrated, and accepted in a positive way. Perhaps this has to do with my stance on what we consider a misfortune. When I was born, doctors discovered that I had congenital toxoplasmosis, severely limiting my vision, and suggested to my parents that they treat me specially. However, they raised me as a normal person, and I was able to develop without limitations. This is why in my pieces, the image of women with closed eyes among colors and shapes that inspire strength is recurrent; it is the way I find to symbolize my own life and the lessons I have acquired. Similarly, I use the image that certain animals have and their connotation to symbolize moods at different moments in my life. The use of large formats in my work is fundamental. In abstract paintings, I can feel free to explore colors and try to replicate a bit of how I literally see the world. Also, in my Spirit Animals series, 2019-2020, I explore the meaning of animals in different cultures because I believe that it is only through a global and multicultural knowledge that one can find answers to life’s big questions.