Maria Garces

Savannah College of Art and Design

 
 
 
 
 

Querida Fugaz No.2, 2023, crayon, graphite, and acrylic, on canvas with thread, 26.5 x 22.5 inches

 

I use self-portraiture and abstract representations to explore individuality and vulnerability. By capturing movement and behavior, I re-imagine the essence of self and emotion. My physique and features examine the perceptions influenced by my cultural upbringing, reacting to the society that surrounds me. Blending abstraction and stylized realism, I push traditional representation's boundaries. Through painting, cutting, sewing, and rearranging media, I perform rituals to understand myself, revealing layers and textures that mirror the human experience.

Instagram | @garzita__.a