I create my works to awaken nostalgia and feelings in people that make them feel alive and joyful; remembering the past and the present is a
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What I most enjoy creating in my works is: Contemporary figurative collage with a social and urban focus. Mixed art of urban collage with a social narrative, not only from Latin America but also from other parts of the world, depending on the origin of the newspapers or utility bills
Where do you find inspiration?Inspiration comes hand in hand with my "canvas" to work on; that is, I always want to represent something very related and representative that highlights either an era or something iconic from daily culture, whether objects, products, or places that manage to awaken that nostalgia in the viewer, as they do in me.
What would you do with $25,000?I would invest $25,000 in strengthening my artistic practice and projecting it internationally as a way to represent Colombia. I would allocate resources to the production of artwork and materials, deepening my language of urban collage and social narrative. I would also invest in training—workshops, residencies, and exchanges—to enrich my perspective and technique. A key aspect would be international visibility, participating in exhibitions and strengthening my portfolio and digital presence, w
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