We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Cristina Del Hoyo. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Cristina below.
Cristina, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today It’s always helpful to hear about times when someone’s had to take a risk – how did they think through the decision, why did they take the risk, and what ended up happening. We’d love to hear about a risk you’ve taken.
For a couple of years, I got a couple of invitations to be represented by galleries and to show my work internationally. I turned those offers down because I think part of me didn’t think I deserved it (impostor syndrome) and I also had trusting issues as well. One day, I decided I was going to take a risk and try being represented by international galleries. I got represented by two different galleries in Madrid, Spain and one gallery in Paris, France. I also showed my work in Milan, Italy and NYC. I had all kinds of experiences with those galleries (some better than others) but overall it was a wonderful learning experience and I put myself out there and most importantly, it allowed me to trust others and myself and to have those galleries experiences. Don’t be afraid to try different things out! You never know what might work for you and your work.
Cristina, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
I’m an abstract painter based in Denver, CO. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from the University of Granada, Spain, in 2009. I use color and shapes in my art to create a dreamy, ethereal world in which movement and freedom are at the core of it. My art is also an invitation to reflect about existence, play and desire.
I have always been creative since I can remember and when as a teenager I realized I could use shapes and colors to express myself, the world opened up in a different way for me and I had never felt more free. In a sense, creating art is a need for me and a form of therapy. I also feel very connected to the rest of the world through my art so it gives me a sense of community and belonging.
We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.
Social media can be very frustrating at times. You invest so much time and energy posting consistently, creating content, taking photos of your art, having a presence on different social media platforms and sometimes, the engagement and reach of your posts can be not so great. I try to keep showing up and I take a little break if needed so I can come back with more energy.
What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?
Always always have a contract for every project you work on. I did a project for a friend and it ended up being a bad experience because he didn’t do what he said he was going to do. Now, even if I work for a friend, I always have a contract.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.cristinadelhoyo.com/
- Instagram: cristinadelhoyo_art
- Facebook: Cristina Del Hoyo/Art