Sleepy Mountain XXXIII 2023

Acrylic, colored crayon, and graphite on linen.
41 x 79 in (104×200 cm)

Sleepy Mountain XXXI 2023

Acrylic, colored crayon, pencil, and graphite
44 x 80 in (112×203 cm)

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Talita Zaragoza

Brazil

https://www.talitazaragoza.com

Talita Zaragoza, born in São Paulo, Brazil, in 1985, is an artist working with painting, drawing, and photography. Her inspiration is rooted in the dynamic between humanity and nature, exploring our urge to shape and control the landscape. In her paintings and drawings, Zaragoza weaves together landscapes from memory, creating a realm reminiscent of ever-changing maps. These maps adapt to political shifts, the environment, and the viewer's perspective. As observers, we are in constant flux, projecting ourselves into the landscape and, consequently, into her art.
Since 2012, Zaragoza has been based in New York. She studied at the International Center for Photography (ICP), focusing on Fine-Art photography. She holds a B.A. in Fine Arts (2008) and a Master’s degree in Art History (2010) from Fundação Alvares Penteado (FAAP) in São Paulo, Brazil. Her work has been exhibited internationally, particularly in São Paulo and New York, and has attended three residencies in the US and Iceland.