This surreal painting displays a vibrant, fiery color palette dominated by shades of orange, yellow, and red. The composition features an abstract human figure with exaggerated limbs and eyes that appears to be emerging from a chaotic, flame-like background. The artist utilizes a distinctive style characterized by distorted proportions, fluid lines, and a dreamlike, almost hallucinatory quality. The work suggests a sense of spiritual transformation or an exploration of the subconscious mind, inviting the viewer to examine the symbolic and emotional resonance of the imagery. ...
María Conejo moves seamlessly between drawing, painting, illustration, large-scale murals, ceramics, and tattooing, using each medium to explore female embodiment, sexuality, and personal narratives. Her work challenges societal norms and stereotypes, emphasizing the autonomy and agency of women’s bodies and portraying them as active, empowered protagonists rather than passive subjects. Her creative process is informed by research on the human body and sexuality, as well as performance-based experimentation. She often collaborates with others to stage ritualistic or performative scenarios that later inform her visual work. Conejo’s pieces explore themes such as desire, transformation, empowerment, and the rejection of shame, presenting nuanced perspectives on topics frequently considered taboo. Through her multifaceted practice, María Conejo continues to examine and challenge cultural narratives surrounding identity, gender, and the body. By merging research, performance, and visual art, she creates work that is both conceptually rigorous and visually compelling, offering new ways to understand and engage with the representation of female experience. ...
