Nathaly Alvizures is a self-taught conceptual artist and her first solo exhibition, 'Secret Doors,' is on display through May 31 at the Mission Valley Library, drawing from her own life's struggles to focus on self-worth and intimate suffering.
, it says that you’re a self-taught conceptual artist who was born in Guatemala and came to the United States when you were 11 years old. How did you first learn about conceptual art?Yes, I am a self-taught photographer and artist. I bought my first and only camera in 2013, after I taught myself face-painting, body-painting and special effects makeup. I wanted to showcase my work as a makeup artist with good photos.
Another piece is “Reborn.” The model is my 11-year-old daughter. Her long hair is covering her eyes, she is wearing gray clothing, and there are two butterflies in the image. She is holding a vintage brush in her right hand and there is a butterfly on her left hand. The other butterfly is right next to her right knee and there is a white, closed door behind her. The description under this photo reads: “This image is the face of the ‘Secret Door’ exhibit.
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