Tomorrow opens the exhibition La Fibra del Tiempo in Bogotá.
Curated by Caridad Botella at Montenegro Art Projects
I am showing two new works in linen from the series Textile Memory Place
Textile Memory Place V and VI
Textile Memory Place VI Process
Here’s a look into the process of my most recent work. Starting from the initial digital rendering to the stretching and sizing.
The stitching portion of the work is finished and next I will add genuine silver leaf to complete the composition.
Gold leaf is a staple of many of my previous works, but this is my first time using silver. I think it will compliment this piece beautifully.
Digital sketch
First sections of fill stitching
Stitching process
Stitching finished
Stretched, applying first coat of PVA size
New Work
Here is a look at my newest work on linen.
Black cotton thread on Belgian linen stretched over 48” x 40” bars
Process: outline stitching
Process: fill stitching
Process: face and eyes fill stitching
Backside view
Backside view
TEXTILE MEMORY PLACE II PROCESS
My most recent series, Textile Memory Place, explores the use of natural elemental pigments and traditional oil paint making processes to compliment my textile figuration.
Here is a look at the process for the work Textile Memory Place II, 2023. This work uses iron oxide to create the visceral red color.
Raw red iron oxide pigment
Mixing red iron oxide pigment into paint
Painting process
PINTA MIAMI 2022
Here are some photos of my work in PINTA ART FAIR 2022 presented with Montenegro Art Projects during Art Basel Miami in December of last year.
The collective show was titled El Tejido Como un Acto de Resistencia, and was exhibited in booth A5 from Novmeber 30 - December 4.
Las hojas del Yarumo
Many of you know about my obsessive fascination with these leaves. When I first moved to Colombia and encountered them on the streets of Bogotá, I saw them as human-like forms. I couldn’t escape the parallels between their forms and structures and those of my own body. I collected photos of fallen leaves from across the city and began this series of studies which became the foundation of the series Carne de mi Carne.
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Muchos de ustedes saben de mi fascinación obsesiva con estas hojas. Cuando me mudé a Colombia y los encontré en las calles de Bogotá, los vi como formas humanas. No pude escapar de los paralelismos entre sus formas y estructuras y las de mi propio cuerpo. Recopilé fotos de hojas caídas de toda la ciudad y comencé esta serie de estudios que se convirtieron en la base de la serie Carne de mi Carne.
Framed studies of the Yarumo
Christophia Process
Portland Art Museum
WILD WOMAN was commissioned to create the new work Magdalena, 2022 for the Portland Art Museum in collaboration the exhibition: Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivero and Mexican Modernism.
Now on view until August 29th
Inspired by the lithograph, Frida and the Miscarriage (1932), this work is a self-examination of the female figure. Embracing processes of self-reflection, the full length figure speaks to embodiments of pain, the act of opening oneself to explore our traumas and penetrating deep roots of suffering that can be attached to feminine identity.
Inspired by Kahlo's power and vulnerability, this piece engages self-critical narratives and feelings of shame or inadequateness that eventually breakthrough to discovery and new levels of consciousness and creativity. Magdalena highlights the feminine act of strengthening through vulnerability; the most intimate parts of the self exposed to create a path forward.
This piece includes detailed patchwork inspired by the traditional tiles prevalent in Mexican architecture and found in Frida's house in Coyoacán, Mexico, as well as the geometric embroidery techniques of artisan Mexican textiles that composed Frida's wardrobe. Squares, when connected, create a new meaning and tell stories of Mexican culture and folklore. This patchwork represents the artwork, craftsmanship, and wisdom passed down from one generation of women to the next.
Magdalena, 2022, on display in the museum entrance
Everything flows
Here are a few updates:
I am continuing my exploration of the NFT space. I am developing concrete concepts on how to utilize this tech in a physical work NFT. Meanwhile, I am preparing for a gallery show of NFT works.
Here are some still images of pieces for this upcoming show. These works, both textile and digital paintings, will be rendered and animated.
NFT
Outside of my textile works, I have been diving fully into the world of digital art. And, as well into the exciting revolution in art that is the NFT.
I am working in painting digitally and developing new and unconventional processes. I have been endlessly inspired by the possibilities in this new medium. I am also feeling a new admiration for my artistic ability through this process of seeing my style and voice translate so seamlessly to this unknown realm.
Today I have added a new section to the website with the first three works of my new series DESAPARICIONES. This is my first mixed media series including both monumental stitched textile works as well as digital paintings. I am extremely excited about this series and this growth in diversity in my portfolio.
Soon, I will be adding my newly minted NFTs here on my website with links to the NFT platforms that are selling my work.
Thank you for coming along with me on this exploration, and I look forward to sharing more incurable works very soon.
Work in progress detail photos
This larger than life figurative work had been the center of my attention for 2 months now.
The texture and shapes that are taking form are quite mesmerizing.
Here is a look at it from my perspective under the needle.
YARUMO STUDY NO. 11
I’ve just finished another gigantic Yarumo leaf to be added to the series of studies.
I can’t quite explain my fascination with this plant. It’s structure, flesh and veins are so human-like. I can’t stop seeing my own physical body in these leaves.
The obsession and fascination continues to grow. Although my next work will be a figure entirely different, I do see myself returning to these beautiful creatures many times again.
First of 2021
The first piece to be born of this year was a commissioned collaborative garment with my partner’s incredible vision that is A NEW CROSS.
I packed my machine in it’s travel case along with some books and pieces of inspiration and passed two hours in the car on my way to a paradise of fruit trees and bird songs just outside of cold rainy Bogotá.
This piece was a new challenge for me in many ways. I wanted to look at the male figure and see within it the same energy and divinity I see in that of the feminine.
I am attracted to the androgyny of this figure and the future of gender identity that it speaks to.
I felt incredibly inspired and at peace working in this place amongst the trees. Which has provoked a permanent change of scenery as my partner and I work on building our home and studio in this paradise. Still not too far removed from the art world and friends in Bogotá.
First sketch on paper
CURRENT EXHIBITION : MUJERES SEGUNDA EDICIÓN
MUJERES SRGUNDA EDICIÓN
My current exhibition is installed in the gallery space ESCENA VILLEGAS in Bogotá.
I am honored to be exhibiting alongside such incredible women artists as: Luz Lizarazo, Laura Laurens, Diana Gamboa, Ana Gonzalez, María Cano, Vanessa Gómez and Dayra Benavides.
ESCENA VILLEGAS at VILLEGAS EDITORES
Calle 84A # 11-50 Int 3 (Antigua Av. Calle 82)
Bogotá, Colombia
+57 (1) 616 17 88
informacion@villegaseditores.com
Monday to Sunday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Yarumo Studies: preparing to inStall
These five enormous yarumo studies are getting ready to be installed in the gallery space at Escena Villegas.
Today I worked with a local frame maker tin making a super large frame in which to display these beautiful pieces presented as one harmonious body. This pice is part of the new series Carne de mi carne.
WILD WOMAN x ROCHE BOBOIS Exhibition Photos
WILD WOMAN x ROCHE BOBOIS
The WILD WOMAN Collection teamed up with luxury furniture brand ROCHE BOBOIS to create two breathtaking works in the form of the classic Hortense chair.
The chairs, titled Las Armonias, explored the concept of balance.
Photos and accompanying text below.
