The use of textiles in the creation of my artistic works emerges as a pivotal element in my creative practice, establishing a substantial dialogue with the heritage of Latin American textile culture. Particularly, this interaction is enriched by evoking the weaving ancestry of the Inca Empire, while intertwining with the immersive experience of a decade living in Mexico, where the richness of the local textile tradition became a vital axis of influence.
The use of textiles in the creation of my artistic works emerges as a pivotal element in my creative practice, establishing a substantial dialogue with the heritage of Latin American textile culture. Particularly, this interaction is enriched by evoking the weaving ancestry of the Inca Empire, while intertwining with the immersive experience of a decade living in Mexico, where the richness of the local textile tradition became a vital axis of influence.
Simultaneously, the optical-kinetic aesthetics forged within the heart of the Venezuelan Abstract Art School of the 20th century represents a point of convergence, catalyzing the synthesis between textile tradition, the exploration of weaving materials and techniques, and the study of color and optical- perceptive phenomena. This conceptual and aesthetic framework, where different cultural geographies and artistic currents converge, is my field of exploration and reflection, reflected in a visual narrative in constant dialogue with history, identity, and aesthetic innovation.
My creative process in the workshop carries a sense of bucolic charm and nostalgia, evoking memories of the mountains where I spent my formative years. In this natural environment, every possibility seemed within reach, as if the landscape itself was mine to explore. I reveled in play with the simplest of materials -sticks, leaves, branches, mud- allowing my imagination to roam freely amidst the trees, caves, and waterfalls.
During that period, I perceived the world as an expansive canvas brimming with infinite potential. In my current creative space, I channel this ethos through the use of threads, natural pigments, wood, paint, wool, clay, and any available materials at my disposal.
My process involves the meticulous handling of miles of thread, each passing through my hands to imbue every work with a touch of organic essence and the inherent magnetism of my being. To me, the completed artwork assumes a spiritual dimension, functioning as a talismanic conduit capable of forging connections not only with physical places and beings but also with our intangible heritage and collective history.
As an artist, this practice has been indispensable in fostering a deeper connection with myself and our Latin American pre-Hispanic legacy.