Atardecer , 2018, Juliana Rios
Juliana Ríos Martínez is a Colombian visual artist whose work explores the construction of identity and cultural memory, focusing on themes of miscegenation and the complexities of collection imagination. Born in Armenia, Quindío, and shaped by her maternal indigenous heritage from La Guajira, Ríos roots her practice in the cultural and social dynamics of provincial life in Colombia. Río’s art transcends mere storytelling, employing social realism to address profound issues such as child motherhood, migration, and structural inequalities in her region. By integrating elements of contemporary impressionism, her paintings critique and revalue marginalized spaces, stories, and people, offering a nuanced perspective that bridges regional specificity with global artistic conversations.