About

  • Susana Anaya

  • “ I WOULD DESCRIBE MY WORK AS A LABYRINTH THAT RISES BY CHANCE. THE LAYERING MAKES IT MORE ABUNDANT, UNTHINKABLE, AND SOMETIMES IMPOSSIBLE.”

     

    -SA

    Contemporary Mexican artist Susana Anaya's work transcends conventional boundaries, captivating audiences with its innovative fusion of form and function.

     

    Renowned for her mastery of blending two-dimensional and three-dimensional elements, Susana creates labyrinthine artwork with layers and layers of vibrant colours and textures combining to create an immersive visual journey; textured artworks that extend beyond a picture mounted on the wall, a sculpture made from oils resting within.

     

    Her work is highly influenced by two factors: the laws of physics and the impossible colours and textures of nature. Since childhood, Susana has been driven by a desire to shape the world around her with her hands. Growing up in the vibrant colonial city of Cuernavaca, known as ‘The Eternal Spring’, she was mesmerised by the beauty of the natural environment, the enchanting world of colours, texture and light- particularly how the ocean changed in different forms of light.  

     

    While studying industrial engineering in Mexico City, she also attended the Escuela Nacional de Artes Plásticas, immersing herself in various mediums under the guidance of the esteemed Mexican painter Zalathiel Vargas. This formative mentorship instilled in her a profound depth of expression, infusing her creations with an undeniable soulfulness.

     

    Her signature is a distinctive style, defined by the simultaneous exploration of gravity and the laws of physics while experimenting with textures and pigment colours as she interprets the world around her, in a rhythm that mirrors the passion and intensity of her inner world.

     

    Susana's journey has led her to Switzerland, where she currently lives, drawing inspiration from the diverse landscapes of the Swiss Alps and Mallorca where she enjoys spending time. Her art now reflects a harmonious synthesis of cultural influences.

     

    Her works are included in many private collections and hang in esteemed venues such as the Elizabeth Art Hotel in Austria, Sonneberg and epoca restaurants in Zurich and Bucherer headquarters in Lucerne. She is represented by prestigious galleries including the Gerhart Braun Gallery in Palma, HOFA Gallery in London and PAVE Contemporary. 

     

    Susana Anaya's art is a testament to the transformative power of creativity, inviting viewers to embark on a journey of discovery and delight in the boundless possibilities of the artistic imagination.