STATEMENT
I am fascinated by what is hidden from our direct perception, whether it has to do with nature, the energies surrounding us, or the unconscious mind.
With a surreal abstract style and the use of mixed media, I create artwork that captures what arises upon the exploration of those topics.
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BIO
Making art has been my way of "grounding" throughout my life.
As a child, doodling was a massive resource to cope with the tedious hours spent at my desk… I needed movement and exploration, and being able to draw was "freeing" in the sense it was intuitive and unruled. I got some sense of being in "control" by letting my hand go, channelling whatever wanted to come out. Concentrating on shapes and colours was like getting into a safe place with no judgements nor mistakes, only possibilities. And, it still is.
In my world, "a picture is worth a thousand words", and with a fascination of visual language, I went into studying graphic design. I loved the conceptual and creative approach to design I learnt during my studies at the University of the West of England, and I was able to produce several "artist books" that I exhibited at the graduate show.
I have worked as a designer for years, which has been great, although it lacks the freedom and self-expression I get in fine art. After the pandemic, I felt a strong need to move and create again, and I have produced various collections of paintings, drawings, prints and illustrations since.
EDUCATION
Abstract Painting at Escola de la Dona, Barcelona, Spain, 2021-2023
Relief Printing at Escola de la Dona, Barcelona, Spain, 2022-2023
BA (Hons) Graphic Design at the University of the West of England, Bristol, UK, 2005-2008
BTEC Level 3 Foundation in Art & Design at the Hackney Community College, London, UK, 2004-2005
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EXHIBITIONS
First Exhibition at Women In Art Support Award Competition website, online collective exhibition, 2023
The Healing Power of Elements Exhibition at The Healing Power of Art and Artists website, online collective exhibition, 2023
¿Quién verá las últimas abejas? (Who will see the last bees?) Collective exhibition at Taller Balam, Barcelona, Spain, 2023
Relief Printing Graduate Show at Escola de la Dona, Barcelona, Spain, 2023
The Healing Power of ART: Resilience 2022 Exhibition at The Healing Power of Art and Artists website, online collective exhibition, 2022
Women at War. About Women International Mail Art Project, Studio 40 Contemporary Arts Centre, UK, 2022.
Graphic Design Graduate Show at University of the West of England, Bristol, UK, 2008
Head Maze Installation. Tomatoes, training and trade. An exploration of the Upper East of Ghana. Collaborative project showcased at Circomedia Centre, Bristol, UK, 2007
Foundation Graduate Show at Hackney Community College, London, UK, 2005
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AWARDS
Special Recognition Art Award in “The Healing Power of Elements: Earth, Water, Air & Fire” juried exhibition www.healing-power-of-art.org