Maria Isabel Bonilla

Featured Artist

Dates: June/July 2022

“My work is influenced by an intense sense of nostalgia for my homeland of Colombia. I find inspiration in elements like Prehispanic art, Salsa music, childhood memories and native flora and fauna. I consider my artwork “Tropical Surrealism with a hint of Salsa music” and favor a flashy, psychedelic aesthetic that combines traditional mediums like acrylics and watercolors with more unexpected materials like glitter, animal skulls, antlers, sequins and gemstones. I find joy in creating intricate, lavish images where explosive color, bold lines and seductive shimmer play an essential role in mesmerizing the viewer.  I strive to celebrate “The Colombian Spirit” through my art.”