We recently connected with Marinés Adrianza and have shared our conversation below.

Marinés, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today We’d love to hear about a project that you’ve worked on that’s meant a lot to you.

I was thrilled to be invited to the art and fashion show at the Doral Museum of Contemporary art. As a painter, I wanted to create something that would represent my art in an innovative way. To do this, I decided to build a mask from unexpected materials such as dyed tights and wire.

The mask was colorful, whimsical and an art piece in itself. It took hours of hard work to get the mask just right, but I was proud of the end result. The colors were vibrant and the shape was unique. I felt incredibly honored that my art was being featured at the art and fashion show. It was an amazing experience that brought together art, fashion, and creativity in a way I never expected. I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to showcase my art in such an unexpected way. It reminded me why I love art so much – because it can push boundaries and create something completely unique.

Marinés, 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 am a Los Angeles based, Venezuelan artist that took to creative expression and a sensory approach to learning from an early age. This eventually led to me strong interest in the experiential nature of mixed media and frequent use of it in my work – a lot of which channels my studies of psychology and ongoing curiosity about human behavior and emotion.

I describe my process as “freeing from the stringent perfectionist bounds of conventional realism” and the traditional art schooling of the Academy.

I studied psychology at the Universidad Católica Andrés Bello before moving to Miami to study interior design. My work was most recently featured in the City of Los Angeles Latino Heritage Month Calendar from 2020-2022). I also have a special mention in Create! Magazine (2020), Juniper Rag Magazine (2022) and Women United Art Magazine (2022)

When I’m not involved in the making or contemplation of art and macro photography, I am furthering my sensory education in the kitchen, and in the wild.

My work was born out of my desire to find myself and my search of understanding others in a more meaningful and profound way. This work questions the limitations to what the eye and the ego can process from a first impression.Both have been conditioned to judge in ways that perhaps are not useful in order to grow. This work is a reminder to look beyond the surface to find answers.
It’s an invitation to slow down, observe deeply and absorbe our surroundings to genuinely connect with it.

We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?

One of the most important lessons I had to unlearn was my perception of myself. As I am constantly changing. As I go through life, I have to confront new experiences and ideas, as well as unlearning old values, ideas and familiar programs that no longer serve me. This process of exploring and discovering my real self can be difficult but also very rewarding. It has enabled me to open up to new possibilities and perspectives.
The journey of self-discovery has allowed me to feel more connected with the artist within myself. It is an internal search for my true being, and the process of unlearning has been vital in helping me find that. I am now more aware and accepting of who I really am and it has made all the difference in how I view my life. I am now more confident about exploring and understanding how I express myself artistically.

How about pivoting – can you share the story of a time you’ve had to pivot?

When I was growing up in Venezuela, I had a comfortable life. I had loving parents and supportive friends, and my future seemed bright. But then things started to go downhill. The economic and political crisis began to take its toll and it became increasingly difficult. I had to make a decision and it was either stay in Venezuela and watch my dreams slip away or take a leap of faith and emigrate. I chose the latter option, and I arrived in the US with very little money but lots of ambition. It was certainly an adjustment period – learning a new language, adapting to a new culture, and dealing with homesickness. But I was determined to make a life for myself in the US. I took it upon myself to work hard, stay focused and eventually graduated with honors.

I’m so thankful that I made the decision to emigrate and take on this challenge. It has taught me resilience, how to navigate difficult situations and the importance of perseverance. I am now a US citizen and can look back with no regrets. It was definitely a pivot in life that has shaped who I am today.

Contact Info:

• Website: marinesadrianza.com
• Instagram: @MarinesAdrianza

Image Credits
All the pictures were taken by me