Profile
Photographic Artist with Strong Commercial Acumen
Bio/Statement
I was born in Spain, grew-up in Venezuela, re-trained as a photographer in Europe, and currently live in London. Through photography, I can paint with light, express ideas, raise eyebrows, bring awareness, document, uncover the unseen, and awaken raw emotions. My practice is fluid, blending Fine Art and Creative Documentary photography, and stems from an in-depth research-based approach, my numerous experiences as a Hispanic/Latinx migrant, and the influence of very strong family female role models. People’s personal narratives, especially women, the places they inhabit, their belongings, their journeys, their cultures, and their intrinsic humanity are the main inspirations for my work.
Education
MA Photographic Studies (MAPS) (Merit), University of Westminster, London 2011-2013
BTEC Diploma in Arts and Design (Distinction), WAES, London, 2010–2011
Master in Business Administration (MBA) (Merit), Hult International Business School, Hertfordshire, UK, 2000
BA (Hons) International Relations, with Specialisation in Politics and International Oil Commerce, Universidad Central de Venezuela, 1993
Online Courses
Hybrid Photography for Creative Experimentation, Danny Bittencourt, visual poet, photographer, writer, educator, Domestika, 2020
Documentary Photography Projects, Marcos Zegres, award winner photographer and contributor to The New York Times, Domestika, 2020
Introduction to Personal Storytelling, Antonio Nunez Lopez, author, speaker, communication consultant, and storytelling strategist, Domestika, 2020
Upcoming Exhibitions
2024 Exhibition Branches, ECOFeminism Festival, 2nd edition, The Art Pavilion, London 13-17 March 2024
Selected Group Exhibitions
2022 TERRA Exhibition, Espacio Gallery, London, 19-23 Oct 2022
2022 The Divine Feminine Virtual Exhibition, ART from HEART, London 12-31 March 2022
2021 Exhibition Utopia, ECOFeminism Festival, The Art Pavilion, London 7-17 October 2021
2021 Voices of Earth Virtual Exhibition, ART from HEART, London, 12 Jun-12 Jul 2021
2019 We Grow into the Forest Exhibition The Art Pavilion, London, 14-24 March 2019
2018 In Einem Fernen, Fernen Land Deutsches Marchen-und Wesersagenmuseum (Fairytale&Legends), Bad Oeynhausen, Germany, 29 Apr–16 Sep 2018
2018 Leytonstone Art Trail Exhibition at St. John’s Church, Waltham Forest, London, 7-15 July 2018
2018 In a Country Far, Far Away The Art Pavilion, London, 1-17 March 2018
2017 Colour Assembly Pop-Up Exhibition, Camden Borough, 18 Malden Road, London, 10-21 Jan 2017
2016 Testbed: Market to Market Artist Studio, Camden Arts Centre, London, 26-27 November 2016
2013 MAPS Exhibition (MA Photographic Studies Degree Show) Ambika P3, London, 3-8 Sept 2013
2012 Renaissance Photography Prize Mall Galleries, London 11-16 June 2012
Recognition & Awards
2023 Arts Organisation of the Year 2023/24, Corporate LiveWire Prestige Awards, London & South East England Region
2012 Renaissance Photography Prize, Shortlisted in the Category Disorientation, Exhibited at Mall Galleries, London 11-16 June 2012
Publications & Press
2021 New Trends for a Successful Online Portfolio in 2021, Now Tell Me Zine 1, edited by Holly Houlton, Nov 2021
2019 We Grow into the Forest Exhibition Catalogue; Arts & Entertainment Tower Hamlets; OUREASTEND Issue Twelve, Mar 2019
2018 WESTFALEN-BLATT Newspaper, Bad Oeynhausen, 01.05.2018
2018 In Einem Fernen, Fernen Land Exhibition Catalogue (in German), April 2018
2018 In a Country Far, Far Away Exhibition Catalogue, Whitechapel Gallery First Thursdays; Arts & Entertainment Tower Hamlets, Mar 2018
2017 ArtisTank Issue #2 of I Am Not Famous Because I Am Not Dead, December 2017
2017 Camden Community Radio, London Borough of Camden, 14 January 2017
2017 kentishtowner 12 January 2017
2017 Ham & High (page 15), 5 January 2017
2016 Wherevent November 2016
2016 Love Camden November 2016
2016 LensCulture May 2016
2014 I Love Talent November 2014
2013 Laura Noble Blogpost LA Noble Gallery Director, 6 September 2013
2013 MAPS catalogue with essays by Diane Smith, Deputy Editor, British Journal of Photography; David Bate, Artist, Writer, MA Course Leader; Charlotte Cotton, Writer & Curator; & Sue Steward, Writer, Broadcaster & independent photography Curator. September 2013
2013 Source Photographic Review, September 2013
2012 Renaissance Photography Prize Exhibition Catalogue, June 2012
Work & Collaborations
2019 Co-Founder & Director of ART from HEART CIC, Registered No 12181754 (Aug 2019 - present)
2016 Volunteer Front of House, Camden Arts Centre, London (Mar 2016 – Mar 2017)
2014 Researcher & Assistant to Magnum Photographer Chris Steele-Perkins (2014 - 2019)
2013 Internship at LA Noble Gallery, London, (May 2013 – May 2014)