Mariana Noreña G





Reflections of Place

UNAM chicago 
Curated by Sofía Gabriel
(2024)



Reflections of Place presents a body of work by Mariana Noreña that explores the relationships with the spaces she inhabits, finding in nature a source of inspiration and materiality to bridge the landscapes that surround her and channel her emotions.

As an act of grounding, she uses introspection to develop her work and cultivate mindful conversations between the body and the endemic materials she collects.
Her process, guided by intuition and led by curiosity, starts by engaging in active meditations and gestures to respond to internal sensations that emerge in moments of reflection, allowing a playful experimentation that unfolds in discovery. Resulting in objects that trace the act of making, and in installations that invite the public to share the same state of mind.

This exhibition brings together works that re-interpret places that carry memories, tell stories, and that can provide a sense of belonging to those who are away from home.






Photos by: 
Jonas Müller-Ahlheim