{"title":"Arte Original","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eArtist Statement\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy artistic practice stems from contemplation, writing and reflection on the human experience. Through painting and mixed media, I explore themes related to identity, personal transformation, inner freedom, emotional and spiritual restoration, hope, the value of women, family and the human capacity to grow beyond one’s circumstances.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eMuch of my work emerges from moments of silence and observation, where I find inspiration in processes of introspection, as well as in universal principles relating to faith, human dignity and renewal. My aim is not to illustrate religious concepts literally, but to translate profound experiences of healing, resilience, purpose and abundance into images that allow for multiple levels of interpretation.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe female figure occupies a central place in my work. I use her as a symbol of strength, vulnerability, beauty, memory and transformation. Through her, I explore the relationship between the inner and outer worlds, between wounds and healing, and between personal history and the possibility of a new beginning.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eVisually, my work is developed within a symbolic figurative language influenced by contemporary Impressionism. I am interested in creating poetic atmospheres where the narrative emerges through gesture, light, colour and symbolic elements. I have worked with acrylic, oil, watercolour and and mixed media, occasionally incorporating textiles and silk as part of my material research.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy artistic training is complemented by over a decade of experience in art education within international institutions, where I have supported young artists in their creative and visual development processes. This teaching experience has enriched my understanding of art as a tool for communication, reflection and human transformation.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThroughout my career, I have taken part in solo and collective exhibitions at various cultural venues and galleries in Costa Rica. These include a solo exhibition at the La Botica Solera Cultural Centre, as well as group exhibitions at the National Gallery of Costa Rica, Sol Gallery, Fine Art Gallery Azula Vela, Marina Flamingo and various cultural venues in Tamarindo and Guanacaste.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eI am currently developing an artistic practice that seeks to foster dialogue on hope, identity, freedom and human potential, creating works that invite the viewer to reflect on their own stories of transformation and growth.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFabiola de Ford\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVisual Artist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCosta Rica\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"la-chica-del-panuelo-en-penca","title":"The Girl with the Scarf at Penca","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*La Chica del Pañuelo en Penca* is set against the backdrop of domestic architecture from Costa Rica’s banana-growing era, drawing inspiration from a house in Playa Penca, close to the artist’s everyday surroundings. These structures serve as material traces of the historical dynamics that have shaped the cultural landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA female figure occupies the foreground, establishing a direct relationship with the viewer. The inclusion of a silk scarf—designed by the artist—introduces a tactile dimension that expands the pictorial surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomestic objects arranged on the table suggest a silent narrative linked to dwelling and memory, whilst the composition creates a tension between order and organic form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this intersection, the figure emerges as a space of mediation between body and territory, prompting reflection on identity, belonging and cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like, we can conclude with an equally brief version of *Buscando Colibríes* so that both works are perfectly balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fabiola De Ford","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art","offer_id":43490855616575,"sku":"OO-10","price":800000.0,"currency_code":"CRC","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/6021\/1519\/files\/IMG_6598.jpg?v=1783183917"},{"product_id":"obra-dorado-en-el-corazon-del-coral","title":"Dorado in the Heart of the Coral","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eDorado in the Heart of the Coral stems from the artist’s close connection with the seascape of Guanacaste, on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica: a region where sport fishing, the movement of the currents and the richness of marine life form part of the daily experience of many in the area. The work centres on the mahi-mahi, known locally as dorado, an open-water fish whose presence is here transposed to an unexpected setting: the heart of a coral reef.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis alteration of the habitat does not seek a literal representation of nature, but rather a poetic composition. The dorado appears integrated amongst corals, marine vegetation and flashes of colour, creating an imagined encounter. The reef, a recurring theme in the artist’s silk scarves, reappears in this work as a space of refuge and beauty in constant transformation.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe piece combines paint with fragments of fabric and textured paste, creating a tactile surface that invites close observation.\u0026amp;nbsp;Through a palette of analogous shades of blues and greens, *Dorado en el Corazón del Coral* conveys the freshness, depth and movement of the marine world. It is a work that celebrates the vitality of the ocean and, at the same time, reflects a phase of material exploration within Fabiola De Ford’s artistic practice: a language in which paint, texture and fabric come together to create landscapes that can be experienced both through the eye and the imagination.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fabiola De Ford","offers":[{"title":"Arte Original","offer_id":43490856108095,"sku":"OO-13","price":425000.0,"currency_code":"CRC","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/6021\/1519\/files\/DoradoenelCorazondelCoralFabiolaDeFord.jpg?v=1783212679"},{"product_id":"obra-rubrum-sin-descuento","title":"Rubrum Without Discount","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eRubrum Sin Descuentos stems from a reflection on the intrinsic value of women: a presence that cannot be negotiated, cannot be diminished, and does not need to be justified in order to be recognised. Inspired by the image of the virtuous woman described in Proverbs 31 —‘more precious than rubies’— the work explores dignity, wisdom and inner beauty as forms of wealth that transcend the material.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe piece also stems from a moment of personal reckoning: the experience of maintaining a long-distance relationship, of hoping for reciprocity and of finally recognising that affection cannot be built on absence, convenience or imbalance. During this journey, the ruby emerged as a symbol: a stone of great rarity, formed under extreme conditions, found in remote places and prized for the unique intensity of its colour.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe composition adopts the visual language of a magazine cover. The artist’s face appears fresh, free and present, against a background that amplifies the facets, sparkles and depths of the ruby. The title RUMBRUM — an evocation of rubrum, ‘red’ in Latin — suggests an imaginary AAA-grade edition: a classification associated with the exceptional, the rare and the carefully selected.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fabiola De Ford","offers":[{"title":"Arte Original","offer_id":43490856140863,"sku":"OO-12","price":750000.0,"currency_code":"CRC","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/6021\/1519\/files\/Rubrumsindescuento.jpg?v=1783212633"},{"product_id":"obra-buscando-colibries","title":"Searching for Hummingbirds","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e*Searching for Hummingbirds* is a celebration of contemplation, nature, and material memory. The work portrays a woman—her head wrapped in a silk scarf—gazing upward as she moves through the mist and lushness of the Monteverde cloud forest. Amidst flowers, color glazes, and an atmosphere of Impressionistic brushwork, two hummingbirds appear as small, luminous presences—symbols of attentiveness, movement, and wonder.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe piece combines acrylic and oil paint with printed silk, integrating a scarf designed by the artist directly onto the canvas. This inclusion serves as more than a mere decorative element; the silk introduces a tactile and narrative dimension that links the painting to the textile language running through the artist’s practice. 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