Art in Bloom

A podcast where art meets nature in a journey towards transformative impact.

To close this first season, I want to reflect on the incredible artists who made Art in Bloom come to life. My deepest gratitude to every one of you!

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Andrés Paredes

Teresa Marcaida

Carolina Salom

Gabriela Ezcurra

Jacinta Grondona

Francisca Sutil

Rainer Gross

Nuria du Chêne de Vère

Josefina Stagnaro

Michelle Dabul

Season 1 of Art in Bloom is here for you to revisit, and there’s much more to come in Season 2. Stay tuned!

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The Argentine architect and visual artist Michelle Dabul invites us to discover her story, from a formation in architecture to a deeply personal artistic path. Her practice began as self-expression following a profound family event, leading her to explore various workshops, including with artist Sergio Bazán.

Unknowingly influenced by Japanese philosophy, she connected with materials like ink and vegetable paper, embracing their fluidity and delicacy. A chance discovery sparked her fascination with fungi—their intricate growth patterns now form the foundation of her work. Through obsessive repetition and the pursuit of perfection within imperfection, she creates mesmerizing pieces that challenge our perception of light, space, and time.

Michelle Dabul aspires to continue evolving her practice and sharing her art with the world.

*The spoken language in this episode is Spanish.

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Michelle Dabul @michelledabul

The Argentine biologist and paper artist Josefina Stagnaro shares with us her journey from her academic background in biology to her transition into art. Her artistic career began when she established a studio in her father's silversmith workshop in San Antonio de Areco, Argentina.

Her passion for nature and biology is reflected in her handmade paper sculptures, where each piece showcases her connection to craftsmanship and her observation of animal and plant behavior. In pursuit of anatomical precision, Stagnaro continues to study biology to enrich her art, while deepening her relationship with paper, a material she transforms and breathes new life into.

Finally, she talks about her participation in the Awasi Artist Immersion and her collaboration with Aves Argentinas in the Maracaná Project. Her dream is to continue this way, creating art and blending her two passions.

*The spoken language in this episode is Spanish.

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Josefina Stagnaro @josefinastagnaro

The Italian-Spanish perfumist Nuria du Chêne de Vère and founder of Atelier Nur invites us into the world of perfumery. She shares her journey—from a childhood shaped by the contrasting scents of nature and fine fragrance, to studying in Grasse, France, and ultimately launching Atelier NUR in 2021.

Her exclusive line of 100% Italian-made fragrances transform everyday objects into true works of art. Nuria shares her inspirations, the process of crafting a fragrance, and how each scent tells a story and reflects a person’s essence. She also explores how fragrance connects with other art forms—such as giving a scent to a painting!

“Perfumery is one of the finest forms of art. A great fragrance must communicate a sensation, convey an emotion, and create an intimate connection to a moment in life.” - Nuria du Chêne de Vère

*The spoken language in this episode is Spanish.

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Nuria du Chêne de Vère @nur_nuriaduchene

The German visual artist, photographer and musician Rainer Gross invites us on a journey through his artistic evolution, from his childhood finding expression in drawing, color, and nature, to his bold move to New York City in the 1970s. Enchanted by the city's energy and artistic vibrancy, he immersed himself in its creative scene—playing drums in a band, and assisting artists like Robert Motherwell. Influenced by figures such as Howard Kanovitz and Larry Rivers, his curiosity led him to constant experimentation.

His signature technique—layering oil paint and pure pigments to create unique monotypes—reflects his embrace of both chance and control. Now, he is turning a new page with the Madras series, incorporating fresh patterns while continuing to explore the interplay of multitude layers, mirroring the complexity of human experience. Music remains integral to his creative process, now expressed through guitar, offering another way to channel his thoughts beyond painting.

At the heart of his work lies an ongoing inquiry: What is a painting? What can it be? What is life, and what can life be? Through his ever-evolving practice, Rainer Gross continues to embrace the unknown, inviting us to do the same.

*The spoken language in this episode is English.

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Rainer Gross @rainer_gross

The Chilean visual artist Francisca Sutil reflects on her artistic journey, from discovering the transformative power of color to crafting her unique abstract visual language. She recounts her move to New York in the 1970s, where her exploration of handmade paper techniques shaped her creative process, alongside encountering the influential works of artists like Mark Rothko and Ellsworth Kelly.

Her work explores personal experiences, emotional depth, and the interplay between perception and feeling. Recently, she has focused on nature's forms and landscapes, creating a dialogue with the external world. Sutil aims to evoke a deep response in the viewer, serving as a mirror to their inner world. For her, the greatest joy of being an artist lies in the unexpected discoveries that emerge through the immersive connection between the mind, the gesture, and the canvas.

*The spoken language in this episode is Spanish.

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Francisca Sutil @franciscasutil

The Argentine sculptor, visual and textile artist Jacinta Grondona reflects on the influences that shaped her creative journey and the discovery of her artistic voice through sculpture. Her organic forms center on themes of sexuality and fertility, often featuring motifs like unicorn horns, births, female figures, and vibrant, translucent eggs. Motherhood and her personal experience as a mother have deeply influenced her perspective.

Driven by curiosity, Grondona explores various mediums, exemplified by her project Alquimia de las Rosas, which harmoniously blends textile design with her artistic vision. Summing up her philosophy, she says, “It is all about Beauty and Joy for me.”

*The spoken language in this episode is Spanish.

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Jacinta Grondona @jacintagrondona

The Argentine visual artist and ceramist Gabriela Ezcurra invites us to connect with nature through her art, inspired by the vibrant landscapes of the jungle and forest. Shaped by her experiences in both America and Europe, her work strives to capture the strength and vitality of nature, aiming to inspire a deep love for it in the viewer, and in turn, encourage its preservation. Although she began with painting, her exploration into ceramics allowed her to merge color and three-dimensionality, expanding her creative passion and artistic expression across various mediums. Gabriela Ezcurra views art as a continuous learning process, and her works undoubtedly invite us to fall in love with the natural world.

*The spoken language in this episode is Spanish.

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Gabriela Ezcurra @gabriela.ezcurra

The Colombian textile artist Carolina Salom invites us to return to our origins. Her textile work is deeply connected to nature, inspired by the landscapes of her childhood in Colombia, where the mountains transform into rivers and plains. Through materials like wool, which represents a symbiosis between humans and sheep, Salom explores healing and the slow rhythm of artisanal weaving. In her creative process, nature and natural dyes are essential, and her art seeks to dignify the work of artisans, blending the functional with the aesthetic and the ancestral with the contemporary.

*The spoken language in this episode is Spanish.

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Carolina Salom @csalomatelier

The Argentine dancer and choreographer Teresa Marcaida shares how dance has been her form of expression since childhood. A graduate of the Juilliard School in New York, she has been influenced by choreographers like Jiří Kylián and the Graham technique. Deeply marked by Pina Bausch, who selected her to perform one of her solos at the Biennale di Venezia, she also counts Jacopo Godani as a major mentor who expanded her creative boundaries in movement.

On a personal level, her mother has been a pillar in her career, and her unique bond with her sister Juana, who inspires her as they communicate through movement without need for words. Teresa Marcaida blends emotion and theatricality in her choreography, seeking to move the audience and create deep connections through dance, an art form that she sees as a means of communication and healing.

*The spoken language in this episode is Spanish.

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Teresa Marcaida @teresamarcaida