Draft:Mareo Rodriguez
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Comment: Most of the references in this draft are primary, and are associated with PORTALS or are self-published. Wikipedia requires significant coverage from independent, reliable sources, per WP:GNG. The Art Market magazine is not independent. Utopes (talk / cont) 04:35, 17 July 2025 (UTC)
Mareo Rodriguez (born 1981, Mexico City, Mexico) is a Mexican‑Colombian multidisciplinary artist based in Barcelona, Spain. His work explores spirituality, nature, time, and transformation.
Early life and education
[edit]Mareo Rodriguez (born Mario Rodríguez Echeverry) was raised in Medellín, Colombia, and moved to Barcelona in 2014. He earned a B.A. in Architecture from UPB, Medellín (2004), a Master's in Interior Design from ELISAVA, Barcelona (2007), and an MFA from UNA, Buenos Aires (2013).[1]
Artistic practice
[edit]Mareo's work transforms natural landscapes into metaphysical and spiritual spaces. He investigates the relationship between physical matter and light, using painting, sculpture, installation, and digital media. His *Portals Series* highlights the wavy line motif, symbolizing natural cracks, rivers, or lightning, which represent separation, connection, and transformation.[2][3]
Selected projects and exhibitions
[edit]- **2025** – PORTALS, residency at D+C Family Foundation, Coral Gables, USA[4]
- **2025** – Pangue Festival de Video Arte, Museo Arte al Límite, Valparaíso, Chile[5]
- **2024** – PORTALS, LOAD Gallery, Barcelona, Spain[6]
- **2024** – INOTA Light Festival, Hungary[7]
- **2022** – XI Biennale d’Arte *Elisir*, Museo dell’Alto Mantovano, Italy[8]
- **2022** – TRIENNIAL, Istanbul, Turkey[9]
- **2022** – WAVELENGTH, Times Art Museum, Beijing, China[10]
- **2021** – PORTALS, Valletta Contemporary, Malta[11]
He has also participated in group exhibitions including the Sharjah International Art Festival (2018–19), and shows across Italy, Spain, China, USA, Turkey, and Canada.[12]
Recognition
[edit]- Winner, Art category — ROOM Diseño Awards 2025[13]
- Featured in independent art publications such as Capsule Arts, ArtConnect Magazine, ArtJobs, and Art Market Magazine.[14][15][16][17]
Publications
[edit]- *Mareo Rodriguez* (2019), published by Vanilla Edizioni, Italy.[18]
- *Matter Is Condensed Light* (2020), a monograph exploring his artistic philosophy.[19]
- *VC 03*, Valletta Contemporary, Malta (2022).[20]
- Featured in *Latinoamérica: Circuitos del Arte* by Museo Arte al Límite (2025).[21]
References
[edit]- ^ "CV – Mareo Rodriguez". studiomareo.com. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "Artist Statement – Mareo Rodriguez". studiomareo.com. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "Mareo Rodriguez: Matter is Condensed Light". Art Market Magazine. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "Resident Artists". DC Family Foundation. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "Pangue Festival de Video Arte". Arte al Límite. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "PORTALS Barcelona". LOAD Gallery. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "INOTA Light Festival – Mareo Rodriguez". arttyco.com. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "Eliṡìr – XI Biennale d'Arte, MAM Museo dell'Alto Mantovano". Arte.Go. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "Installations – Mareo Rodriguez". studiomareo.com. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "Contemporary artworks exhibition goes beyond human senses". China Daily. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "PORTALS Malta 2021–2022". studiomareo.com. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "Installations – Mareo Rodriguez". studiomareo.com. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "Room Diseño Awards 2025 Winners". Room Diseño (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "Mareo Rodriguez Interview". ArtConnect Magazine. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "Mareo Rodriguez". Capsule Arts. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "Interview: Exploring the Intersection of Nature and Spirit". ArtJobs. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "Mareo Rodriguez: Matter is Condensed Light". Art Market Magazine. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "Mareo Rodriguez Expansion". Vanilla Edizioni. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "Mareo Rodriguez: Matter is Condensed Light". Art Market Magazine. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "VC 03 Valletta Contemporary". Valletta Contemporary. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "Latinoamérica Circuitos del Arte". Arte al Límite. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
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