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El Camino II
Collection:UAL Art Collection
Date: 2025
Artist: Gaia Mantilla
Dimensions:
58 x 78cm (unframed)
Medium: UV digital print on amate
Object number: UAC 1173
DescriptionGaia studied BA Fine Art: Photography at Camberwell College of Arts. Her artist's statement tells us that '[her] practice is rooted in intuition, sensitivity, and collaboration with circumstances. She creates spaces where images emerge freely—unforced and alive—honouring presence and unpredictability. In El Camino, she explores the path of inner awakening: a search for the self, a connection with the present, and the return to nature. This series engages with themes of primitive wisdom and spiritual clarity, tracing a quiet journey toward something ancient and essential. The materials are tactile and grounded, reflecting a commitment to natural elements and traditional crafts. El Camino features digital prints on amate, a Mexican paper made from the bark of various trees, its use predates colonization and continues as a tradition to this day'.