About
The artist

I am Raquel Munera, a Colombian artist and educator currently residing in Chicago.
Many of the cultural influences evident in my work I have received as an American citizen and by the Spanish nationality granted to those who have Sephardic ancestors. I have held individual and group exhibitions since 1982.

My most recent artistic work is based on the transformation of the materials we find and manipulate daily. The philosophy that guides me is that art must be exercised with the same seriousness as a child plays. My artistic references are numerous, but I highlight Chaín Soutine, Robert Ryman, and Jean Dubuffet.