Catarina, 84 Years Old

Soledad Burgaleta draws a striking human portrait directly onto the open pages of a vintage Spanish book. Using swirling lines of blue, ochre, and black, she builds the contours of the face to resemble a topographical map or the rings of an aged tree. This technique physically roots the figure in natural patterns, layering organic textures over a manufactured cultural object. Echoing her broader focus on nature reclaiming the built environment, the fluid marks appear to grow across the rigid columns of text. Through this careful fusion, Burgaleta highlights the resilience of the natural world and humanity's inescapable connection to it.