Ecuadorian artist
Mónica Páez
Visual Artist resident in the Galapagos islands, Ecuador. Passionate about documental and art in permanent research of social realities. Experimental techniques explorer; convinced that photography is the best way to communicate and raise awareness with a positive impact in the society. Worked in the hospitality industry for over 30 years learning about different realities and needs of local communities and environment.
Ecuadorian artist
Mónica Páez
Visual Artist resident in the Galapagos islands, Ecuador. Passionate about documental and art in permanent research of social realities. Experimental techniques explorer; convinced that photography is the best way to communicate and raise awareness with a positive impact in the society. Worked in the hospitality industry for over 30 years learning about different realities and needs of local communities and environment.
EXPERIMENTAL
Exploring different photographic techniques as a reflection of the primary values and our connection to the environment.
DOCUMENTARY
Finding stories to break the stereotypes, to stimulate a collective awareness through an inner view.
ARTISTIC
Discovering the purpose on the different views. Connecting with different ways of expression, letting out a personal nature that provides freedom
Antotipia wildberries “Tortoise berry”
Project “Behind a cup of coffee”
Photo embroidery “Discover”
Cyanotype emulsion wildberries “Trinity”
Project “The truth about an archetype”
Natural Colorization “Freedom”
Publications and exhibitions
Artist Mother Proud & Serious Vol II
Once again, the Artist, Mother, Proud & Serious publication celebrates the resilient spirits of mother artists, each wielding creativity as both a shield and a beacon. This book is born from the raw, powerful stories of women who shape life not only through motherhood but through art - a unique alchemy that transforms sleepless nights and quiet hours into creations that speak where words fail. It is for those who, amid the demands of nurturing others, have rediscovered and redefined themselves with brushstrokes, clay, threads, words, and music.
Selected Exhibitions 2024 of Galapagos artists | "Galapagos a travel in time: Cyanotype and Climate Change"
La Casa de la Cultura Benjamin Carrión Núcleo Galápagos en el marco de la Inauguración del Centro de Exposiciones en Puerto Ayora, desarrolló un ciclo de exposiciones de artistas plásticos y visuales galapagueños. La obra "Galapagos un viaje en el tiempo: Cianotipia y Cambio Climático" se presentó como parte de este ciclo de muestras durante el...
Anthotype Emulsion Vol. 3 "Blue Cotton"
La investigación colectiva de fotógrafos experimentales en el Día Mundial de la Antotipiao 2024 fue una iniciativa de la Organización de Fotografía Alternativa @alternativephotography_com. La misión era intentar encontrar una emulsión inusual y ayudar a hacer crecer la base de datos de emulsiones antotipia. Esta edición contó con 135 artistas de...
Photographers Without Borders
Premio a la fotografía A Través de Tu Lente Una Convocatoria Abierta a nivel mundial que invitaba a presentar una imagen que expresara el tema “Proteger lo Sagrado” como un tema ampliamente abierto a interpretación. La Convocatoria Abierta buscaba imágenes e historias que evocaran una sensación de cambio dramático en el horizonte, de regresar a...
hEAd oN photo festival
Exhibición AddOn AddOn es una exposición fotográfica anónima y no competitiva con la curaduría de Charles McKean y el director del festival Moshe Rosenzveig OAM. Este evento tuvo lugar en Ted's World of Imaging en Sydney, Australia, del 11 de noviembre al 3 de diciembre de 2023. Artistas de todo el mundo presentaron 117 imágenes impresionantes....
Antotipia wildberries “Tortoise berry”
Anthotype developed with wild blackberries. 14 days of insolation over 100% cotton paper.
Cyanotype emulsion wildberries “Trinity”
Galapagos wildlife images developed on cyanotype technique with wild blackberry emulsion doodles. Mixed technique.
Project “Behind a cup of coffee”
The process behind a specialty coffee cup. Colaborative work with Islander Coffee Roaster.
Project “The truth about an archetype”
The view of artisanal fishing in Galapagos from the fishermen undergo.
Photo embroidery “Discover”
the importance of connecting old habits with trendiness. To learn to detach from immediacy.
Natural Colorization “Freedom”
Image captured in Getsemaní in Cartagena – Colombia, black and white printed on 100% cotton paper grain satiné and colorized with natural crafted dyes made in the Galapagos islands.
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