"I will continue to focus on the journey of my own existence": Mónica Meira on Travesía por la zona tórrida, her new exhibition in Medellín
Although she is of Argentine origin and was born in London, Mónica Meira, like her work, is Colombian. Considered one of the masters of contemporary painting in the country, she already has more than five decades of experience, during which she has moved between drawing and engraving, and has explored different styles and themes.
TL;DR
- Mónica Meira, a Colombian contemporary painting master, has an exhibition in Medellín titled "Travesía por la zona tórrida" featuring 18 pieces from the last five years.
- The exhibition focuses on landscapes, which Meira considers cultural constructions shaped by human presence, perception, and memory.
- Meira's artistic journey spans over five decades, moving from exploring the human body to a deep engagement with landscapes, a theme she intensified during the pandemic.
- Her work often incorporates human figures within majestic natural settings, sometimes representing a relationship with the environment and other times appearing as illusions.
- Meira aims to leave her artistic testimony, hoping viewers will pause, look, and recognize her work, continuing her lifelong exploration of existence through visual expression tied to nature.