Artist : Mariana Siebold
Country: Guatemala
Artist Biography:
Mariana Siebold is a distinguished Guatemalan contemporary artist whose practice reflects a lifelong engagement with the creative arts. After earning her B.A. from Manhattanville College in New York, she emerged as a pioneering figure for Central American art on the global stage. She became the first Guatemalan visual artist to hold a solo exhibition in Dubai and has exhibited internationally at the London Art Biennale, Chianciano Biennale in Italy, and the International Biennale of Argentina. In 2022, she was the first Guatemalan selected for the Asian Art Biennale in Bangladesh. Recently named a Top 5 Artist at the 2025 LABA Art Awards, she continues to explore connection and introspection through her work.
New Beginnings
80cm x 80cm
Mixed Media on Canvas and Mesh, wood frame
"New Beginnings" explores our profound interconnections. While creating this piece, the canvas felt lifeless until I added a small spot of red. In an instant, it was filled with soul.
This creative breakthrough mirrors my philosophy on change: we cannot wait for external systems to solve the world's problems. Instead, we must look inward. When we initiate positive shifts within ourselves and our homes, the impact becomes exponential. Change radiates from the heart of every individual.
We are all connected by invisible threads. Since 2019, I have developed an intuitive language of introspection. Following this artwork, I dreamed of and created a symbol also named “New Beginnings.” In a black-and-white world, hope carries us forward. This symbol empowers individuals to look inside and begin small changes—like a butterfly's wings causing a tsunami on the other side of the world.
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