Raquel Moreno immerses herself in the intimate and visceral realities of womanhood, exploring rage, vulnerability, and solitude with unflinching intensity. Her works often depict women in raw, unfiltered states—crying with anger, marked by imperfect tattoos, or stained with blood—capturing moments of emotional turbulence and personal confrontation. These portrayals extend beyond personal reflection, serving as a lens through which she examines the layered complexities of female identity and expression. Moreno's artistic process is characterized by spontaneity and personal reflection. She predominantly works in small-scale drawings, using rapidographs, colored pencils, and oil pastels on notebooks or loose sheets of paper. This approach allows her to create intimate, detailed works that are both personal and universally relatable. Her practice is divided into two main categories: Map Drawings, which feature intricate compositions with floating elements and symbolic imagery, and Fury Drawings, which focus on expressive portraits conveying deep emotional states. Influenced by her daily life, favorite songs, horror films, and internet culture, Moreno's work is a fusion of personal narrative and broader cultural references. Through her art, she invites viewers to confront the raw and often overlooked aspects of female experience, offering a space for reflection and connection. ...
