MARINA IGLESIAS

STATEMENT

Marina Iglesias (b. 1991) interest in artistic practice revolves around the exploration of materials, techniques and the process of posing questions to engage viewers. In this regard, her work draws inspiration from art history, connecting images across time and bringing them into contemporary relevance. Central to her art are inquiries into the narratives of history, the collective and personal legacies we inherit, and the interplay between fantasy and reality, prompting us to reflect on our perceptions.

Her paintings are influenced by folklore, literature, medieval and Renaissance art, mythology, tarot and ancient scientific illustrations. She merges familiar and imagined elements within lush landscapes teeming with animals, flowers and leafy trees, creating dreamlike, surrealist scenes where life simultaneously flourishes and appears vulnerable.