In July 2024, I inaugurated the exhibition Arrelat a Tuixent, a personal and artistic milestone that took place in the serene setting of the Museum of Trementinaires in Tuixent. This village, nestled in the Catalan Pyrenees, has been a constant source of inspiration and grounding for my creative process. Arrelat a Tuixent was more than an art show; it was an act of gratitude and a reaffirmation of identity.
“Arrelat” means rooted. This title reflects both a physical connection to the land and a deep emotional bond with the people and the stories that inhabit it. My work often explores themes of memory, belonging, and the natural world, and this exhibition allowed me to visually articulate those inner landscapes. Through portraits, landscapes, and symbolic elements, I tried to express the invisible threads that tie me to Tuixent and to the generations of women who walked its mountains gathering herbs and wisdom.
The exhibition was carefully curated to invite the viewer into a sensory journey through the territory. Each piece was placed in dialogue with the museum’s own narratives: the medicinal plants, the traditional tools, and the memory of the Trementinaires. My goal was to create a space where contemporary art and ancestral heritage could coexist, honoring the past while speaking in a present tense.
I included several pieces that had never been shown before—intimate works created with natural pigments, handmade watercolors, and materials gathered during walks in the forest. These techniques are not only aesthetic decisions but also philosophical ones: I believe in slow processes, in the return to what is close and tactile, in the act of painting as a way to observe and listen.
In an era of overstimulation, I strive to create pieces that offer stillness. Arrelat a Tuixent was an invitation to pause, to look, and to feel. Many visitors shared that the experience brought back memories of their own childhoods or grandparents, of time spent in rural landscapes now forgotten by fast-paced modernity. That kind of emotional connection is, for me, the highest aspiration of my work.
I often reflect on the role of art in sustaining memory and shaping place. When I paint a corner of Tuixent, I am not only capturing its beauty but also participating in its preservation. I am making it visible in the digital age, asserting its value against invisibility.
Although deeply local in theme and tone, Arrelat a Tuixent has also opened new paths toward international visibility. The feedback I received—not only from the local audience but also from visitors who discovered the show during their travels—confirmed the universal power of rooted stories. I have since been invited to participate in other exhibitions and residencies that aim to bridge art and territory.
My website and blog now serve as a digital extension of these efforts, allowing people from different parts of the world to engage with my process, materials, and reflections. This project is part of a broader vision: to create an artistic practice that is sustainable, authentic, and resonant across borders.
Arrelat a Tuixent will always hold a special place in my journey. It reconnected me with the reason why I paint: to make visible what often remains hidden. To honor my roots. To open conversations across generations and geographies.
Thank you to everyone who visited the show, shared their impressions, and reminded me that art has the power to build bridges where there once were silences.
My artistic process is deeply rooted in my relationship with the Pyrenean landscape and its non-human beings. I find inspiration in quiet walks, bird encounters, and the slow rhythms of rural life. Each painting is a form of dialogue with what surrounds me — a way to listen to places, to remember through textures, and to honour the emotional bonds that emerge from nature.
Yes. I facilitate watercolor workshops that focus on mindfulness, emotional connection, and observation in natural settings. These experiences are ideal for those seeking to reconnect with their creative process or deepen their appreciation for subtle details in the landscape. The workshops are usually held in small groups and include moments of guided silence and reflection.
Absolutely. I offer original works for sale, and occasionally accept commissions for animal portraits or nature-inspired pieces. If you’re interested, you can contact me directly through the website. Each artwork is created with care using sustainable materials and techniques that respect the environment and the slow rhythm of handcraft.
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