Flowers and Sensations

Featuring talented Mexican artists who are currently residing in London: Olga Oro ArtAlkemyst, Xochitl Melanie Hebert and Viridiana Marin. These artists have come together to curate a unique and captivating display of artwork with a floral theme.Flowers hold a special place in Mexican culture and are deeply rooted in the country's history and traditions. Mexico is known for its vibrant and colourful flowers which are celebrated in art music and dance. The exhibition will showcase a diverse range of artwork each inspired by the beauty and elegance of flowers and nature.From paintings to mixed media you'll be able to explore a variety of styles and techniques while enjoying a unique atmosphere at Mestizo Chelsea floral drinks and delicious food delighting the senses with performances and music.

You are very Welcome to this flower and sensations evening.

Meet the authors

Olga Oro ArtAlkemyst

Artist | Designer | Polymath

From a young age art creativity and curiosity was part of my DNA. My grandmother taught me to paint oil technique at the age of nine. Years after I studied graphic design where I learned various artistic techniques and honed the acrylic technique. Later as an entrepreneur I established diverse businesses from personal care products to mentoring.For the last two years and a half I have been drawn to watercolour vibrant technique. Creating my own colour palette.My sources of inspiration are: Albrecht Dürer nature the Celtic world Queen Victoria and two pioneering Victorian women Marianne North (painter) and Julia Margaret Cameron (photographer). ArtAlkemyst = Artist Alchemist and Mystical person creating 'artistic talismans'.

I research study and paint colourful flowers from Mexico and around the world. The magnum opus 'QUEENTESSENCE CODEX FLORALIS' a solarium that shows the research of flowers and geometry. On display at the Mexican Embassy.

In this exhibition I am presenting flowers painted in Mexico and diverse British botanical gardens: from Kew Gardens to Chelsea Physic Garden and the Royal Horticulture Society Garden in Wisley.

Xochitl Melanie Hebert

Mixed Media Artist

Throughout my life, I have always been drawn to creative expressions, whether it was through drawing, photography or dance. However, it wasn't until a long day at work, durin which my chronic back pain flared up, that I discovered the therapeutic benefits of painting. This moment of physical and emotional pain led me to pick up a paintbrush and begin exploring this new form of expression. Over time, my love of painting has grown into a deep passion for art. I am continually inspired by my travels and the World around me, whether it's the colours of a sunset, the texture of a building's façade, or the emotions evoked by a piece of music. I use these inspirations to inform my work, always striving to create pieces that are bth aesthetically pleasing and emotionally resonant.

As an artist, I am passionate about exploring different materials and techniques to bring my pieces to life. I believe that each meadium has its unique qualities and characteristics that can be harnessed to evoke different emotions and sensations in the viewer. By combining a variety of materials and techniques and emphasizing texture, I am able to create pieces that are both visually stunning and emotionally evocative. I hope that each piece I create onnects with the viewer on a deep level, evoking emotions, and sparking their imaginations.

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Viridiana Marin

I am a writer, and I've always been passionate about storytelling in different formats, film, television, digital and now through embroidery. During the pandemic, I started embroidering as a way of relief and hope. When I moved to London in 2021, embroidery was my new form of expression while I was adapting to my new reality. I decided to embroider the leaves that my plants were shedding as an act of transformation and adaptation. each embroidered natural leaf gets dry naturally which I believe is a beautiful way to observe the passing of time and enjoy the present.

I'm working every day to be able to do more, explore more, and develop myseld as an artist. I've been inspired by the nature that surrounds me since I was a child and the one that accompanies me while I'm getting old, in a still life there is no end but a story to tell. "Embroidery and writing are very similar, both allow me to create characters, build scenarios and find plots, one through threads and the other one with words. I've chosen to create with my hands as an act of liberation and salvation during the adaptation process which I am still going through in London".

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