ARTIST STATEMENT
I create surrealist works that explore the hidden landscapes of emotion and spirituality. My pieces are rich with symbolic objects and vibrant hues, reflecting my Latin American heritage and serving as portals to the unconscious. Through my work, I invite viewers to explore their own personal narratives and connect with the universal themes of the human experience.
I find inspiration primarily in my own life—through active engagement with the outer world by way of observation, emotional reflection, and curiosity; through connection with my inner world via meditation, mystical and ritual practices; and through my dreams, which I consider letters from my unconscious. I am also deeply inspired by music, dance, poetry, and nature.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
I am a professional painter, writer, educator, and psychotherapist based in Chicago, IL. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
I hold a masters degree in fine arts and in art therapy from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1988). My interest in the practical applications of psychoanalysis and art for the purpose of healing and empowerment inspired me to obtain a Ph.D (2009) focusing on the use of art-making in the clinical treatment of adults.
Self employed @ Ledesma Studio Ltd. holding my art and clinical practices.
© Beatriz Ledesma