Have you ever passed through a place without even noticing its presence? Or perhaps the place is keeping its knowledge from us? I can't speak for you, but I am certainly guilty of this.

Strikes of Inspiration

Crown Shyness & Wind Chimes in Orchestration... Touches by the Hand isn't the only of my artworks inspired by mother nature, but it's the one that looks to bring the viewers to the present and to produce empathy with their surroundings.
This interactive art piece reminisces the Henri Pittier National Park's forest located in my birth country, Venezuela. 
Growing up within three miles of this magical place was truly a gift, and I hope this artwork can help others appreciate the wonder of nature as well.

The Magic of The Henri Pittier National Park

It's the oldest National Park in Venezuela, characterized by its climatic diversity, but being its cloud forest, one of these Park's most prominent features. A splendid forest distinguished by its frequent low-level clouds, a mist that persistently covers its mountains for about 200-250 days a year. (Zinck, 34) 
As the mist and dew wrap every inch of the woods, plants emerge to start embroidering a rich tapestry reaching the highest branches of the colossal trees. Their towering crowns and lush greenery create a breathtaking canopy that blankets this magnificent jungle.
Yes! Henri Pittier is a magical place inhabited by a vast diversity of flora and fauna, categorizing it among one of the most biologically diverse parks in the world.
My memories came, and I felt a flutter in my belly, a mixture of fear and emotion in my chest!

Spark of Inspiration

Whenever I connect with nature, I experience a strange yet gratifying sensation of constant sparkles in my chest that flow into my mind, igniting inspiration within me. It feels similar to falling in love. This reminds me of the opening line from Elizabeth Gilbert's book, "Big Magic," where she asks, "What is creativity? The bond between a person and the enigma of inspiration."

A poem to you…
The witness of my adventures

PROCESS, Material & Technique

As part of the Lines Collection, this sculptural installation uses plywood lamination as the primary procedure to explore and challenge its boundaries through diverse three-dimensional expressions. However, it always intends to captivate the viewer by the repetition of the veneer's lines depicted. It was a Meticulous process that required detailed three-dimensional rendering, precise measures, and cuts.

Each wooden tube is made with stripes of maple plywood from domestically grown, sustainably harvested trees. The layers of the plywood veneers exhibit the warmth and timeless quality of the natural timber grains, which run along the length of each piece. Hollow wooden parts are symmetrically arranged and connected with thin metal ropes.

In Display at...

Right now, Crown Shyness & Wind Chimes in Orchestration... Touches by the Hand is in display and for sale at MAINSITE Contemporary Gallery as part of the 40 Over 40: Women Artists of Oklahoma juried-exhibition called-up by the Norman Arts Council.