Más allá de la obra: Amalia Valdés

Amalia Valdés' artistic work reflects harmony and a connection with higher worlds, marked by the integration of various knowledges and mysterious sciences. Influenced by the indigenous cultures of her native continent, she uses ancient symbols with spiritual connotations. Valdés combines formal and romantic ideas of geometry, often using simple shapes like triangles, guided by grids and intuition. Her creative process is akin to a ritual, leading her into a contemplative, meditative, intuitive, and personal state. She views art as a means to transport herself to unknown realms, employing repetition as a mantra, rhythm, play, or utopian state. Her influences are diverse, ranging from authors, artists, artisans, designers, and ecologists, drawing inspiration from the timeless and advanced aspects of historical and ancestral cultures. Key influences include spiritual artists like Hilma Auf Klint, Emma Kunz, Anni Albers, Rudolf Steiner, Paul Klee, contemporary artists like Haegue Yang, Leonor Antúnes, and the rich Mexican culture. Valdés aims to bring the knowledge of sacred symbols used by indigenous peoples and various artisanal traditions into the present, bridging the gap between the earthly and the celestial, and viewing art as a medium to connect with higher realms.