Luisa Cuesta Presents Ecuadorian Dreams at Helm Contemporary Aug. 7-23, 2024

Luisa Cuesta's Ecuadorian Dreams at Helm Contemporary

Ecuadorian Dreams is a metaphysical journey through the artist's most endeared places of her native country and the process of her craft.

For the opening reception of this exhibition, the artist presented a poignant performance that delved into the intimate realms of her emotional landscape and creative psyche. Through an exploration of her thought process and the meditative art of stitching, she reveals the intricate threads that weave together her inner world and artistic expression.

Visit the captivating dreamscapes of Luisa Cuesta's latest work, on view at @helmcontemporary through August 23rd.

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About the artist:
Luisa Cuesta is an Ecuadorian multidisciplinary artist based out of Spain. She is a Master in Advanced Theater Studies, Bachelor of Arts in Acting with a specialization in Visual Arts, Stage Director, Makeup Artist, and Photographer.
Her presence on stage focuses on Dramatic Corporeal Mime, a practice that has taken her to various stages around the world to share her skill not only as an actress but also as a producer and stage director.

MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARTIST LUISA CUESTA EXHIBITS IN THE PROECUADOR GALLERY

On Wednesday, April 24th, 2024, the multidisciplinary artist from Guayaquil, Luisa Cuesta Vallarino, presented her latest visual art piece titled "Ecuadorian Dreams/Ensueño Ecuatoriano" at the ProEcuador gallery in Manhattan, New York. The welcome cocktail was an immersive experience into the artist's world, featuring the flavors and colors of Ecuador. This collection comprised three parts:

The first part consisted of paintings created using mixed techniques and materials such as acrylic, embroidery, beads, and cross-stitch, paying homage to Ecuadorian flora and fauna from the artist's metaphysical universe. These paintings portrayed landscape details with beads symbolizing the visual identity and beauty of Ecuadorian crafts.

The second part of the exhibition showcased illustrated "ponchos" reflecting the artist's dreams during her travels and walks through deep Ecuador. Recycled coffee filters were used for these pieces, evoking the shape of the poncho, an essential element of Andean Ecuadorian attire. The filters were worked with pen, watercolor, and various embellishments like buttons and textiles.

Finally, the artist displayed a series of photographs captured over many years of travels and adventures throughout Ecuador. Landscapes, festivals, characters, gastronomy, and the colorful Ecuadorian essence were portrayed in a visual ode to the authenticity of their land.

The event was organized by the Organization for the Growth of Contemporary Ecuadorian Artists and Movement in New York – FEDMA NYC (pronounced "fedma en wai si") – and was attended by distinguished guests from the Ecuadorian community in New York, collectors, gallery owners, designers, cultural managers, writers, and art enthusiasts. Fourteen of the exhibited works are now part of private collections.

During that week, in addition to her exhibition, Luisa Cuesta had a busy schedule of important meetings with members of the artistic community in New York and cultural events. Her visit to the Big Apple concluded with a free workshop for Ecuadorian families residing in Queens, at the Ginarte Community Center, where Cuesta shared an artistic expression workshop with both children and parents in a fun family morning.

The next step in Luisa Cuesta's artistic career is a new chapter in Alicante, Spain, where the artist will establish herself for the next few years, continuing to produce for future projects in her 2024 calendar, which will once again take her traveling with her art representing Ecuador.

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