Conversation, Circa 2000

Mercedes Arsuaga  

Mercedes Arsuaga was born in Puebla, Mexico in 1974. Since she was a kid she had the need to create and materialize what crossed her mind. Her life was surrounded by colours, textures, and textiles. Mercedes obtained a Bachelor's in Design at Degli Abitti Studio in Mexico City. She worked for many years as a fashion designer for kids clothing. Mercedes entered the art scene in 2002 after experimenting through different mechanisms to effectively express her feelings, finding her true passion and mission in life. She learned techniques from various Mexican artists and continued her formal education in abstract art at Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City. Her artwork can be found at various art galleries across Mexico: Mexico City, San Miguel de Allende, Valle de Bravo and Querétaro. San Miguel de Allende is considered a cultural heritage of humanity and is cornerstone to the art scene in Mexico. It is also considered the platform to enter the international art scene due to the significant influx of foreign art connoisseurs. In addition to being a full time artist, Mercedes hosts year-round workshops for kids, focusing on painting techniques and colour theory.