I'm Luz Bustamante, a painter, muralist, and a free thinker from Mexico. I studied Communications at the Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City. During my time as a student, I had the opportunity to participate in an academic exchange at the University of Passau in Germany, where I first experienced the art world. It was during this period that I planted the seeds of my dream to become a painter. During the pandemic, I learned how to paint and draw; and it was during that time that I painted my first oil painting.
Upon completing my bachelor degree, unsure of what path to take, I decided to travel. I spent some time in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, before embarking on a journey through Brazil. It was there that I had the opportunity to collaborate with "Projecto Morrinho" in Rio de Janeiro, painting a mural that marked the beginning of my career as a muralist. This project led me to paint additional murals, one at the Chamos Hostel Cultural in Arraial do Cabo and another at Araucaria Hostel in São Bento do Sul.
Currently, I'm pursuing a master's degree in "Art and Communication" at the University of Osnabrück in Germany, aiming to deepen my knowledge of art and ensure that my paintings are not only aesthetically appealing but also intellectually engaging.
My background in communication has been instrumental in shaping my journey, sparking my curiosity about language, narratives, and culture. I'm particularly interested in studying social structures through symbolism. My research focuses on the human body and its relationship with the world, exploring how the body and sexuality are social constructs that reflect the culture. This allows me to address and challenge other issues such as capitalism, patriarchy, and modernization. My goal is to question the hegemonic system, namely Western thought. Art plays a crucial role in this endeavor, as it serves as a means for me to capture and breathe life into these alternative narratives that I encounter.
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