On the occasion of Art Week 2024. AORA MÉXICO presents:
AORA PROFILES , a series of profiles of key figures in art in Mexico .
Paloma Contreras
Paloma Contreras is one of the most exciting and articulate artists of her generation. Through drawings , installations, cinema and stuffed animals, he addresses topics such as Mexican identity, gender, politics, history beyond what has been told and humor .
I'm obsessed with Mexico...
“I am obsessed with Mexico and particularly in constructing an alternative historiographic fiction of violence and its aesthetic representations, the landscape as a witness in Mexico, the landscape as an actor. Mexico is one of my great influences, if not the greatest influence to produce, hopefully not a commonplace, is my nostalgia and my national libido. “I have always thought that Mexico is a spiritual nation, and it is my primary source of inspiration.”
We asked her a series of questions to get to know her a little more:
Color: It is seasonal. Right now I like lilac because I can't use it in my work, I still can't understand it. I'm always looking for the perfect lilac paint color or pencil color and I haven't found it yet so I guess it's a bit of a current obsession, and I also like it because I imagine it in a Cronenberg sci fi movie, along with the flesh color.
Name a corner of Mexico City that inspires you: There are several, Tlatelolco, particularly a small esplanade that is behind the Central de Maquetas, reminds me of very significant moments in my life.
What color makes you think of CDMX?: I would think of a purple or violet and a more rave, darker neon, like a classic sci fi.
“The best thing about working in art is being able to tell stories. Since I was a child I have been obsessed with being told stories and telling them, and not only contemporary art but cinema, which is also one of my great influences.”
Song: An edit of Kármica by Zutzut and a song called Sun to the Siren by This Mortal Coil.
What are you looking for in a beauty product?: Make me look delicious
What do you prefer shadow, pencil or lipstick?: Shadow and lipstick.
Margarita or Martini?: Mezcal of course or white tequila with flag.
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