Mafe Andromeda

Colour becomes a form of resistance in the work of Mafe Andromeda, a Venezuelan-born multidisciplinary artist whose paintings explore collective pain, self-reflection, and the complexities of human emotion. Through acrylic paintings and indirect self-portraits, she examines the relationship between the unconscious mind and the narratives that shape our understanding of ourselves and others.

Rainbows frequently interrupt tense scenes in her compositions, creating moments of contrast that challenge emotional detachment while offering a sense of refuge. For Andromeda, empathy is more than a personal sentiment. It is an act of resistance against a world increasingly accustomed to suffering.

Her creative journey began with childhood experiences of painting and sculpting alongside her grandparents. She later studied photography and design at CHAVÓN School of Design in Santo Domingo and fashion photography in Madrid before returning to painting.

Andromeda has presented her solo exhibition SIN SENTIDO COMÚN in Santo Domingo and participated in group exhibitions across New York City, Panama City, and Denver. Her fine art photography also received an Honorable Mention at the Budapest International Foto Awards.