Mery Sales

1970, Valencia, Spain

Mery Sales’ painting process is one of revelation through concealment. Over time, her work has developed a distinct way of reasoning, drawing from decisive references and elusive concepts that convey a tangible presence. Each temporal sequence in her work, rich in narrative and symbolism, deepens her commitment to a form of writing where a succession of images gradually discovers a “red thread” through time. Her approach embodies a type of thought that seeks to awaken consciousness by encouraging sensory and emotional connections with the world we inhabit, with its inherent beauty and conflicts.

Over the years, her work has evolved into a reversible network of sensitivity, where iconic, plastic, and conceptual characteristics play a crucial role. These include changes in scale, blurring and off-field compositions, various compositional tensions, overlapping contours and forms, as well as the free use of light, color, and texture. Her work embodies a dual vision that is both figurative and abstract, blending stylistic diversity within each project. It invites multiple readings and textual references while reinterpreting classical genres like portraiture and landscape.

Moreover, Sales’ work revisits the act of painting from a perspective that steps away from traditional male-dominated interpretations. Her art continues to evolve, a constant movement of proximity and distance, both with itself and in intimate dialogue with other viewpoints.