I’m a photographer and researcher from Cochabamba, Bolivia. I use my camera to study the tension between truth and fiction, the tight relationship between what a photograph creates and the (sur)real it comes from. Driven by research-led and self-initiated projects, I seek to deconstruct traditional modes of representation and weave nuanced narratives with multiple layers of meaning.
At the heart of my artistic pursuit lies the exploration of humankind. I’m moved by the desire to build genuine connections with the people on the other side of the lens. My objective is to encapsulate the intimacy of shared experiences, the tenderness or friction of mutual recognition.
Embracing the horizontality of images, I utilize a diverse array of visual languages to tell stories that traverse the boundaries between individual experience, collective memory, and imagination. Rooted in the landscapes and folklore of my culture, my work oscillates between candid and staged, naturalistic and mythical. Ultimately, I want to challenge preconceptions, spark dialogue, and prompt viewers to reconsider their perspectives on reality and representation.
Represented by Open Doors Gallery
Feel free to say hello at solmarimc@gmail.com