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I am inspired by issues of violence, chaos, order, and the rhythmic patterns of rituals. My work uses repetition to deal with compulsion… |
I
am inspired by issues of violence, chaos, order, and the rhythmic
patterns of rituals. My work uses repetition to deal with compulsion
and those moments when rational thought is so deeply affected by chaos
and disruption as to cause a state of emergency within us. The
fragility of life and the illusion of the safety of home are dealt with
in relation to the often tragic nature of life.The images in my work
address domestic and social problems such as the plight of women,
violence, and kidnapping. I grew up in Colombia surrounded by violent
crime and my work has become a reaction to what I witnessed and
experienced in my homeland. In my work I create metaphors with my body, space, and objects, often using food. I
want to express the pain and suffering that otherwise might be ignored,
memorialize and pay homage to all who have suffered and reveal the
invisible traces left by their tragedies.
