Coming from Majorca, the proximity of nature extremely influences my work. My practice is about - and inspired by - the sublime, which I see as the overwhelming quality of nature and our relation to it. Living at this time of climate emergency, I sense the urgency to create art consistent with my concerns for the future of the planet. Consequently I aim to reuse materials in my art practice in order to minimize my carbon footprint.
Currently showing in an online show organised during the lockdown. Please see at: https://artacademy.org.uk/not-the-grad-show/
mercedesballequiroga@gmail.com
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Based in London
EDUCATION
2016-today Fine Art Diploma in The Art Academy, London
EXHIBITIONS
2020 NOT The Grad Show, Online Group Exhibition, visible at : https://artacademy.org.uk/not-the-grad-show/
2019 Untitled, Group Exhibition at The Old Newington Library, London.
2019 Selected to participate in the Group Exhibition Culture Shock, Cookhouse Gallery, London.
2019 Selected to participate in the Group Exhibition JoanArt 2019, Calvià Council, Majorca.
2019 Art Academy Graduated Show, Group Exhibition, Haywards Heath.
2018 Configuration, Group Exhibition at The Old Newington Library, London.
2018 Decke, Group Exhibition, Brondo Architect Hotel, Majorca.
2018 Two-person Exhibition, Taylor & James Ltd, London
2016 Sóller Nit de L'Art, Group Street Exhibition, Majorca.
PUBLIC COLLECTIONS
2018 Two-person Mural with Maitak, at CEIP Bendinat School, Majorca.
PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
2019 Mural at The Great Get Together Festival, Bankside Open Spaces Trust, London
AWARDS
2017 Runner up in Peers Prize at The Art Academy