MARIELA GARIBAY

Mariela (Lima, Peru 1976) has a degree in sculpture from the University of Peru (PUCP). She also has another in urban design from the University of Barcelona. She is granted twice the Winternitz prize in 1997. Her first solo show was in 2004 with stone as first material.

By the way She has realized several state commissions in Peru, taught at the Fine Arts School of Ayacucho and PUCP. She has been developing her bronze technique, and exhibiting her sculptures permanently in art galleries.

Mariela tells us that the sculpture is not only shape, but the language the artist chose to communicate. Furthermore, for her it also the result of a work of preliminary interiorization on the message which she passes on. The sculpture is a discipline which requires some patience, many hours of work and love. Love for the idea, the work, the message and the unknown person who one day will discover it.That is why this is essential to the success of the work. It can last months between the elaboration of a drawing and the realization of the sculpture. The sculpture is a slow but sure process. All the hours of reflection, maturation, work and given love, make me aware of the value of things, the artist confesses.

Her sculpture is figurative but not realistic. Mariela observes the world around her and transcribes it with a lot of tenderness through childish characters. Altogether the sculpture of Mariela  is positive and generous, it immortalizes a moment of happiness seized by the artist, a peace moment, a good memory, a smile, a surprise, a simple and sincere enjoyment.