Colombian artist Maria Camila Chinchilla is an accomplished visual artist known for her evocative explorations of human emotion and transitional states. Inspired by the power of metaphor and color, her vibrant canvases capture the complexities of the human experience. Maria’s artistic practice extends beyond painting to encompass a diverse range of mediums including illustration, design, and mixed media, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to creativity. Her work resonates with audiences internationally, and she has gained recognition for her unique ability to translate inner landscapes onto canvas, creating visually compelling and emotionally resonant art.
Maria's artistic foundation was solidified through her Bachelor's in Visual Arts with an emphasis on Graphic Expression from Javeriana University, Bogotá, Colombia. She further honed her skills with a Diploma in Print Media Design from Cymetria. These educational experiences provided her with a strong technical base and fostered her experimentation with various artistic mediums. Early in her career, she began exhibiting her work, quickly gaining recognition for her distinctive style and emotional depth. This early exposure propelled her onto the international art scene, leading to exhibitions in major cities across the globe.
Over the past decade, Maria has achieved significant recognition for her artistic contributions. Her artwork has been showcased in prestigious galleries and exhibitions worldwide, solidifying her position as a rising talent in the contemporary art world. She has also collaborated with notable companies such as Quala, demonstrating the commercial appeal and versatility of her artistic vision. Her work has found its way into merchandise collections available at renowned bookstores like El Fondo de Cultura Económica and Libros Mr. Fox, broadening her reach and impact. Furthermore, Maria actively engages with the community through painting and illustration workshops for children and adults, fostering creativity and artistic appreciation.
* 2024: The art pop-up, Casa Octava, Bogotá, Colombia
* 2023: La paz ante mis ojos, Congress of the Republic of Colombia
* 2023: Artrade Latam, Culto Gallery, Bogotá, Colombia
* 2023: Oneiros, Libros Mr. Fox, Bogotá, Colombia
* 2022: 100 unter 1000 (2), Galerie Schindler, Postdam, Germany
* 2022: Art Room- Open San Felipe, Cúrcuma art center, Bogotá, Colombia
* 2022: Arte Sentido, Cúrcuma art center, Bogotá, Colombia
* 2021: 100 unter 1000 (1), Galerie Schindler, Postdam, Germany
* 2019: We Art Colombia, in collaboration with the Embassy of Colombia in Italy and la Associazione Futura ila, Rome, Italy
* 2019: We Art Colombia, in collaboration with the Embassy of Colombia in Japan, Gallery 21, Tokyo, Japan
* 2018: Azucar Pocket Show #6, Ristorante Café Aroma Photogalerie, Berlin, Germany
* 2018: Micro Magma, Unicorn Project Space, Berlin, Germany
2017: Art in Mind, The Brick Lane Gallery, London, UK
Bogotá, Colombia
Bogotá, Colombia
I presented my work at Libros Mr. Fox bookstore, specialized in fantasy and illustration
TV commercial for a water campaign — two of my designs were featured there
Group show of international artists at the end of the year in Germany
Group show about peace, held at the Congress of the Republic of Colombia.
