ART STATEMENT

Coming from Ecuador, and having a degree in "Ecology and Tourism", I am interested in the relation man-nature, I use my art not only as an "Ode" to celebrate earth's magnificence but most important to study, and create awareness of situations that need a voice.
I use vibrant colors and delicate textures to seduce the viewer to follow my narrative, but my goal is to wake in the spectator feelings that confront them about their position in the world. The interpretation of my work has many layers where the element of surprise is very important, just as the accessibility for viewers of all ages: children admire the color and playfulness, adults enjoys the technique, young adults and teenagers are touched by the powerful messages.

In addition to my subject matter, my media tells a story as well. In my effort to minimize the carbon foot print, I use pure bee's wax and pigments exclusively. Always applied over wood, these noble, biodegradable raw elements transmit a very pure and organic energy –– reinforcing the supremacy of Nature in all that I do.

The plasticity of the wax requires me to interchange painting and sculpting continuously. The technique itself is quite rigorous and unforgiving. My untamed artistic expression coupled with regimented diligence is a beautiful challenge, also a full immersion learning experience about the depicted subjects.

My work, has always had an ethical point of view, I am going to the past rescuing a very ancient technique "Encaustic" to move forward in this modern world.