Mariana Varela

Mexican multi media artist living in the Bay Area creating in the form of photography, illustration and ceramics. Her style is whimsical and playful, through the vibrant use of colors and unconventional shapes she integrate storytelling elements into her pieces, symbolism and hidden messages invite the audience to create a story for each piece and place them with they’re imagination outside the walls of a gallery.

Embracing experimentation and iteration, she create works that are rich in texture, depth, and meaning. Each piece is a dialogue between herself, the materials, and the environment, resulting in a body of work that is continually evolving. The passing of time, feelings of belonging, and nostalgia are present in her work.