Art in Bloom

The Chilean visual artist Francisca Sutil reflects on her artistic journey, from discovering the transformative power of color to crafting her unique abstract visual language. She recounts her move to New York in the 1970s, where her exploration of handmade paper techniques shaped her creative process, alongside encountering the influential works of artists like Mark Rothko and Ellsworth Kelly. He...

The Argentine sculptor, visual and textile artist Jacinta Grondona reflects on the influences that shaped her creative journey and the discovery of her artistic voice through sculpture. Her organic forms center on themes of sexuality and fertility, often featuring motifs like unicorn horns, births, female figures, and vibrant, translucent eggs. Motherhood and her personal experience as a mother ha...

The Argentine visual artist and ceramist Gabriela Ezcurra invites us to connect with nature through her art, inspired by the vibrant landscapes of the jungle and forest. Shaped by her experiences in both America and Europe, her work strives to capture the strength and vitality of nature, aiming to inspire a deep love for it in the viewer, and in turn, encourage its preservation. Although she began...

The Colombian textile artist Carolina Salom invites us to return to our origins. Her textile work is deeply connected to nature, inspired by the landscapes of her childhood in Colombia, where the mountains transform into rivers and plains. Through materials like wool, which represents a symbiosis between humans and sheep, Salom explores healing and the slow rhythm of artisanal weaving. In her crea...

The Argentine dancer and choreographer Teresa Marcaida shares how dance has been her form of expression since childhood. A graduate of the Juilliard School in New York, she has been influenced by choreographers like Jiří Kylián and the Graham technique. Deeply marked by Pina Bausch, who selected her to perform one of her solos at the Biennale di Venezia, she also counts Jacopo Godani as a major me...

The Argentine visual artist Andrés Paredes invites us to explore his childhood in Misiones and the profound influence of the Atlantic Rainforest on his art. His works reflect the jungle's vibrant greens and red soil, key elements that shaped his identity. Using insects like butterflies and cicadas, he delves into themes of transformation and life cycles. His art transcends aesthetics, incorporatin...

I’m Alexandra van Peborgh, art historian, nature enthusiast, and founder of AVP Art Advisory. Welcome to my very first podcast! In this solo episode, I’ll introduce myself and share the story behind Art in Bloom.  Each episode features in-depth conversations with artists from around the world, diving into their creative process, motivations, and the impact of their surroundings. We’ll uncover what...