Embark on a visual journey into the vibrant world of Ecuadorian art, where creativity intertwines with centuries-old traditions to produce a captivating kaleidoscope of expression.
From the intricate craftsmanship of indigenous communities to contemporary masterpieces, Ecuador’s art scene mirrors the nation’s diverse cultural tapestry.
Susana Uvidia
Originally from Ecuador and based in London, works in different media including painting and sculpture through fabrics, ropes, metals and canvas. Uvidia’s research-based practice is anchored in third space theory to explore the boundaries of identity, culture and migration. Uvidia’s works have recently been shown among others in Helsinki, Santiago Chile, London, Madrid. Her works has received nominations from VIA art prize and Hix award, and awards from Clifford Chance, The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and XI salon April.
Mentor Chico
Mentor Chico was Born in Guaranda, Ecuador. In 1993 he obtained his degree in Fine Art in the Central University of Ecuador. His artworks are naive, playful and happy, where he expresses dynamic colours and shapes. Mrs Chico’s artworks are also spontaneous and aggressive depending on the circumstances and environment where every piece has been created.
Diana Mercado
Diana Mercado was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador. She left Ecuador as a child and immigrated to the United States. Diana received her BA and MA from Columbia University. In 2009, she moved to London and began her artistic journey, studying at the Chelsea College of Arts, London, and The Art Academy, London, as well as the New York Academy of Art. Her first exhibitions, Mujeres, in London, and Verde, at Neiman Marcus in New York, took place in 2021. Her painting, When I was Young, was selected for exhibition in 2021 as part of the Combined Federal Campaign’s Arts and Culture Show in Washington, D.C. Recuerdos de Los Andes is Diana’s first solo exhibition in London. She lives in New York, London and Seabrook Island, South Carolina where she finds inspiration for her work in the island’s breathtaking sunsets, beaches and natural habitats. Her work is held in numerous private collections in both the United States and Great Britain.
Ulises Valarezo
Ulises Valarezo is a multidisciplinary artist who is inspired by conceptual art. In his narratives, he explores time, perception, places and human experiences.
Valarezo’s work analyses the ways in which an image can be associated and translated. He is interested in decomposing the idea of the ‘subject’ in order to explore its nature. The artist looks at spaces as the construction of memory and the body as a way to understand social functions. All this together helps him to see in a rational way how we perceive and relate to both our inner world and outer world.
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