Catalina Ruiz, is a visual artist from Buenos Aires, defines herself as a creator who reinterprets nature and materializes new universes through canvases and murals. Her passion for art began at a young age; her mother is an artist, and she always painted in her studio at home. However, despite her love for art, Catalina chose to study International Relations at the University of Salvador in Buenos Aires. Throughout her education, she continued her artistic development by attending workshops in Buenos Aires and participating in summer programs in London and Barcelona.
Throughout her professional journey, Catalina has found art to be a profound form of expression. She defines her workspace, her studio, as "my space of inspiration, my everything, I spend the whole day here." She grew up in a rural environment, which has been fundamental to her creative process: "I was always raised very far out, in the countryside, surrounded by nature."
During the pandemic, she decided to return to the countryside, rediscovering the joy of painting surrounded by nature. "Here you coudl hear the noise from the birds, you could see the flowers, you could see the cycle of the year outside," she says, pointing out how the natural environment provided her with peace and the inspiration she was looking for.
For Catalina, art has always been an evolving process, where style is never fully defined. "I think you never really define your style," she mentions, emphasizing the spontaneity that defines her work. She emphasizes that Interaction with people who appreciate her art also plays an important role in her creative process. "I always like the input from others," she says, acknowledging that the suggestions from her clients have led her down unexpected and enriching paths.
For Catalina, art is pure passion. "Art is 100% passion," she states with conviction. From the beginning, her work has been a form of personal release: "I started painting to relieve stress and to create an environment that was like starting over to see what would happen and to allow myself to explore." This same passion continues to guide her work today.
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