about
our resident artist:
Introducing Lady Natalia Perez Lozano:
I'm a visual artist exploring human emotion, nature, and internal conflict through expressive body language and symbolic elements. Using mediums such as oil painting, mixed media, and pastels, my work delves into themes of transformation, empowerment, and the interplay between inner and outer worlds.
Nature in Harmony by Lady Natalia Perez Lozano
about the program
The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County is inviting artists with teaching experience to submit applications for the Spring cycle of the new Southeastern Artist in Residence (SEAR) program. The mission of the SEAR program is to provide a mid-career visual artist of exceptional artistic merit with an opportunity to lean into their craft through dedicated time, space, and funds to execute the completion of a body of work.
SEAR offers a range of benefits for artists and our community. Artists are given a focused environment to experiment and expand their body of work. Resident artists can dedicate time to career development without having to worry about studio space or equipment. The community gets to witness the creation of art in real time, exposing the public to diverse art forms that reflect the local culture and history. SEAR artists increase cultural understanding and draw visitors through workshops and gallery tours, impacting the artistic landscape of the Cape Fear region.
Lady Natalia Perez Lozano photographed by Raul Rubiera
artist statement
During the residency, I will be focusing on my second series, in which I explore the various instincts inherent to human nature (survival, resilience, vulnerability, ego, and fear) through the expressive power of body language and carefully constructed scenes. What I seek with this visual language is to expose our vulnerabilities and strengths. I use tigers as recurring symbols throughout the series, each embodying an obstacle or a unique facet of the fears we carry within. Rather than engaging in combat, the human figures interact with these creatures in moments of tension, reflection, and surrender, revealing the barriers we place around ourselves.
Woman on Purple by Lady Natalia Perez Lozano
I also incorporate elements of nature (flowers, water, and other animals) to enrich the narrative with a touch of surrealism. The female figure appears in most of the pieces, symbolizing empowerment and the ability to face and transcend inner fears.
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