‘She who dreams in the dark hours of the night with far away worlds comes upon, in the abstract language of the mind, the path to unknown mysterious universes, finding herself travelling into the mesmerizing luminosity of the cosmic womb…’ Cristina Palacios 2007

My practice is an interdisciplinary exploration of Argentinean myths of creation, cosmic energy, growth, and proliferation. My personal, cultural and spiritual beliefs are investigated, in particular the spiritualized Mother Earth figure, called ‘Pachamama’ in Argentinean culture.
PACHAMAMA is a sacred cosmic living being and a feminine god that is fertile and nurturing. In South American mythology PACHA represents infinity, the feminine spirit of force, the ‘Cosmos’, the divine and the sacred. MAMA means mother, therefore PACHAMAMA is Earth Mother. The infinite aspect is often represented by the use of the circle with no beginning and no end. This endless cycle has captured my interest and attention.
The circle and the spiral form, represents the Universe, evolution and the spiritual growth throughout our lives. The spiral reaches out beyond the circle, and continually transforms.
I believe that all life starts as a dot in the universe, a single cell or atom that transforms into matter, energy and sometimes humanity. The circle, the spiral form, organic shapes and nature’s fractal geometry are part of my ongoing investigation.
My approach is interdisciplinary; however I am inspired by the hidden potential of unconventional materials, and the spontaneity of drawing practices, particularly within an installation context.
My works reveals a Latin American sensibility, with strong links to both traditional art and the Neo-concrete movements in Brazil. , indigenous art from Australia, traditional Japanese art and the new realism work of French artist Yves Klein. Exploration of conceptual cross cultural similarities and idea transfer are integral elements of my research and strongly inform my finished works.

This openness is an important aspect of my practice, which aims to communicate notions of energy, transformation and potential across cultures.
The ready-made and found materials are important in my practice. I have collected discarded objects on a daily basis for many years, and incorporated these materials into artworks. I am interested in creating new potential for these waste materials, and this reflects my concerns about the superficiality of consumer culture, and our insensitivity towards nature.
My interest in materials, colour and patterns comes from my previous profession as a fashion designer.
My research attempts to combine a wide range of different materials, processes, and influences. This reflects the diverse cultural and personal experiences throughout my life. It has been important to try and incorporate these prior histories within my art practice.