We recently connected with Angela Gómez Durán and have shared our conversation below.

Angela , thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Do you feel you or your work has ever been misunderstood or mischaracterized? If so, tell us the story and how/why it happened and if there are any interesting learnings or insights you took from the experience?

Thank you very much for your interest,

To be honest with you, at times I have felt judged due to my previous experience in the world of acting and modeling.

I consider that my debut art show was a smashing success. Among the twenty pieces displayed, I managed to sell fourteen. Since some couldn’t attend the opening, I arranged personalized showings to display the artworks to them. I even invited a friend from the acting world. With enthusiasm, I shared my achievements with him and asked if he’d like to see my creations.

His response was, “Do you think people buy from you because you’re talented or because your beauty? “I replied, “I don’t know, you tell me.”
After viewing my work, obviously, he apologized for his words.

Many people prejudge my art because they expect different things from me, due to my background and appearance. Unfortunately, this is something that many women still have to confront in today’s society. Questions with an extremely bad taste can leave you astonished in the moment, but in the end, they make you stronger.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

Of course, I’ll try to be as brief as possible. since I have experienced different work areas in my life.

I’m from Spain, from a city called Santander.

At nineteen, I won a beauty pageant with set off a chain of events that led me to Madrid to work as a tv Model.

These years in the capital, unexpectedly sparking a passion for acting. This newfound interest drove me to study dramatic arts.

TV fueled my acting enthusiasm; I embraced it fully. Alongside theatre, TV shows, and modeling, I kept another love alive: painting, a constant companion, my private therapy.

One day, a friend saw my art and insisted on organizing an art exhibition in his popular Madrid space. For my surprise, It was a huge success, marking my start as a visual artist. Though he’s gone, his impact endures, and my gratitude remains.

Almost a decade ago, I moved to Miami. I continued modeling and sporadic acting, but Miami gave me the platform to showcase my art. I’ve displayed my work in various art fairs, including Art Basel, and numerous Miami galleries. This year, a major milestone: my first New York showcase.

My style blends pop art with baroque surrealism, bridging past and present. Each piece captures attention, aiming to provoke a response. You might like it or not, but one thing is certain, it won’t leave you unaffected. It’ll make you feel, guaranteed.

What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?

I definitely learned not to judge. As an artist, it’s crucial not to judge, neither others nor yourself. It’s quite challenging because sometimes our minds play tricks on us, which is why working on patience, staying positive, and above all, cultivating an open mind to make room for inspiration is essential. You’ll be amazed by the wonders you’ll create when you let your mind flow freely, without prejudices. And this doesn’t only apply to artists; it applies to everyone.

Is there mission driving your creative journey?

It might seem silly, but the other day I was at home with my boyfriend watching the movie “Hook” starring Robin Williams for the hundred and tenth time, and I always tears up at the same moment. I’m referring to the scene where he starts using his imagination  and envisions those plates full of food while having fun with the kids.

Perhaps not everyone would find this scene very emotional but it’s for me.

You see, as one grows up, people become more serious, putting their feelings aside, and switch into autopilot mode.

My goal with my art is to help adults become a bit like children again, not be scared of feeling emotions, and dare to bring color back into life. But above all, to embrace the act of feeling. I’m addicted to emotions, whether they’re good or bad, because when you feel, you’re alive.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://instagram.com/angelagomezduran?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angie-dur%C3%A1n-b8954336
• Other: https://instagram.com/bygomezduran?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Image Credits
Credits myself, Angela Gómez Durán