I am a media design artist, biologist, and design researcher. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia in Bogotá. I went on to earn a Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in Digital Arts & New Media from the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC), as well as a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Media Design and Communication from the Piet Zwart Institute at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands.

 

Currently, I am pursuing a PhD in the School of Design, Faculty of Creative Industries, at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). Through my research at QUT, I aim to sow seeds of awareness, advocating for our oldest adults and the elders of the planet to be treated with love and respect. My project, Human and More-than-Human Elders, draws a parallel between the neglect experienced by older adults in Australia's aged care system and the disregard faced by the planet’s more-than-human inhabitants—the Earth’s ancient landscapes, ecosystems, and species. This work highlights the profound connection between our human elders and the natural world, both of which are often overlooked and undervalued.

 

My artistic practice exists at the intersection of new media art, environmental justice, and science communication. I harness the power of technology to engage audiences, fostering meaningful conversations about urgent ecological and social issues. My background in biology has provided me with rich experience in interdisciplinary research, including wildlife conservation, ecosystem restoration, botany, palynology (pollen taxonomy), and paleoecology (reconstructing past ecosystems through fossil pollen analysis). These scientific foundations, especially from my work in Colombia's tropical regions, have informed my unique approach to using art as a catalyst for social and environmental consciousness.

 

My creative work spans photography, video, 3D animation, projection mapping, and fabrication design. I am deeply committed to leveraging media design technologies as transformative tools to raise awareness and inspire change. By intertwining art and science, I aim to create immersive experiences that resonate with audiences and spark a collective commitment to caring for our planet and its inhabitants.