Welcome to my online art studio! My name is Veronica Huacuja (pronounced wu-a-koo-ha) and I am a professional mixed-media artist—a painter and sculptor—and an experienced online art educator.
On this website, you will find a diverse collection of my artistic creations and a glimpse into my creative process. Besides browsing my portfolio, you can also purchase my artwork directly with me or through my Fine Art America, Singulart and Sala Marte shops. To stay updated on my latest projects and techniques, be sure to follow me through my social media.
Art Interests.
My art aims to depict the complexities and ambiguities of life through the use of metaphor and poetry, encouraging self-reflection and deeper understanding for those who take the time to look at it.
The art interests that call my attention are diverse, such as sickness, pathological behaviour, forensics. Because of the different subjects I'm interested in, I've classified my work in collections. This helps me understand it in a better way. It also helps the re-creator to understand it, to invite or produce in him/her a state of mind that assists them in penetrating the work's creation circle.
One thing I never do is "shut" the speech with my explanation or version of the work. I try hard to make art that, as Umberto Eco refers to in his oeuvre, "The Open Work", has polysemy or different interpretations by the observers. So, I only point in a direction without defining a destiny. That journey has to be made by the re-creator.
Collections.
In my Portraits collection, I work with special characters in borderline situations. This means that the pieces are dramatic and in most of them I try to grasp their “exasperated beauty”. (1)
These criteria apply as well to a new collection I entitled Women, in which I interpret and portray historical females; some renowned characters, others are anonymous, but all of their biographies called my attention as an artist and as a woman. I treat most of these creations with drama.
In my Art and Radiology collection–Period I and Period II–, the man and its precarious condition (temporality, decay, fragility...) is the central topic of my work. Some initial sources I use are radiological medical studies done to sick, genderless, anonymous persons. I like to call the results of my work as “Human Landscapes”. By this category, I mean to explore the carnal material that makes us human. I've divided this collection into two periods of my production: “Period I” goes from 2000 to 2003, and “Period II” gathers artwork I have created from 2015 up to date.
I added a new collection, The Relentless, where I picture people that have social malfunctions and disorders that drive them to commit crime. The tragedy of their lives and their cross paths in the lives of others are elements that impulse me to create this series. In this collection I include as well, the “manhunters”, which are the law enforcement professionals that pursue these dangerous outlaws. I think they are too relentless. So, those who fight “monsters” are also part of this collection. One thing I’d like to add is that my work isn’t an apology for crime. It’s my interpretation of a social phenomenon.
In 2022, I debuted a new collection, entitled Sculptures. The collection features small sculptures measuring 25 (H) x 25 (W) x 20 (D) cm. Each piece is part of a series, ranging from 6 to 9 pieces per sculpture. I craft the pieces using resin, and then delicately paint them with oil paint.
The collection delves into the biographies of anonymous characters-both male and female–. Each individual's story captured my attention as an artist, and I approached their depiction with a dramatic style that adds depth and emotion to each piece.
Art Influences.
My artistic influences are from many Latin American, American and European painters and sculptors of all time.
My pictorial work has a powerful influence from Francis Bacon's artistic oeuvre.
Pictorial and Sculpture Currents.
The pictorial and sculpting currents of my work are figurative and semi-abstract.
Art Mediums and Sizes.
The painting mediums of my choice are mostly oil, acrylic on canvas or paper. The formats I use vary from letter size (8 by 11 inches) to 70 square inches. I add another medium which I like very much to work with: digital art.
Art Bio and Art Statement.
Besides the above info, I invite you to read:
-An interview that the multi-disciplinary artist and art journalist, @repdigest.76, alias BlackTooth (Instagram), made to me in 2021 regarding my work and art bio. Visit it anytime.
-This is my Art Statement and Art Bio:
My Art for Sale.
I established my Art Shops at Fine Art America and Singulart where you can find prints of my artwork and other merchandise products. Visit them any time.
If you're interested in an original artwork, contact me at art@veronica.mx
Art & Mindfulness For Business. Virtual Program For Creativity And Well-being.
As an educator, I’ve designed this program for businesses who seek a means of enhancing the life of their employees through mindfulness meditation, and artistic enjoyment. The teaching I offer is a lifelong learning, as it encourages participants, in a group environment, to balance their emotions, body, and mental health. To know the program, visit https://veronica.mx/artprogram
Your Comments.
If you have any comments or questions, please send me an email. I'll be happy to answer to you ASP.
Hope you enjoy the work and thank you for visiting!
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