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A LITTLE ABOUT ME

I am a Colombian-born visual artist living in Spain. My work explores inner transformation, memory, and symbolic identity through surreal, dreamlike compositions rich in color and texture. Influenced by magical realism and Mediterranean sensibility, I seek to bridge Latin American narrative depth with European visual lyricism, inviting viewers to journey into the poetic worlds I create.  

In 2024, I contracted COVID‑19 and became a long hauler, developing myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). This condition has become central in my life and in my art. The daily experience of fatigue, cognitive fog, and bodily limits has deepened my exploration of vulnerability, transformation, and the inner landscape. My work now also reflects the quiet struggle of living with a chronic illness, the reconfiguration of time and energy, and the search for meaning within fragility. Through color, texture, and symbolic forms, I translate these embodied experiences into visual narratives that invite viewers to contemplate the resilience of the human spirit and the poetry found in survival.


I am open to healing and to accepting my current reality, while staying alert and curious about advances in science that may one day cure this illness. My practice holds both acceptance and hope: I honor where I am today and remain engaged with the possibility of recovery as research progresses.

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© 2026 by Ita Salas

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