Martha Ariza (ARIZA OLÍ)

Martha Ariza, a Colombian optometrist and painter, uses mixed media such as inks, acrylics, oils, and natural pigments on canvas or wood. Her painting is figurative, emphasizing color and occasionally playing with contrasts of light and shadow to intensify the drama of her compositions. Her work explores migration, forced displacement, and the loss and revaluation of identity, primarily through the Afro-descendant female figure. It reflects the courage, dignity, and beauty of these women, as well as the resilience and struggle that transcends time.