Milagros Canduelas Rios

My name is Mila Canduelas Rios. I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Cardiff Metropolitan University in Wales, United Kingdom, in 2023 with First-Class Honours. During my time at university, I had the chance to explore various artistic techniques and processes, which allowed me to create freely and without limitations. The confinement during the pandemic prompted me to contemplate my professional future. As a result, I decided to return to my studies in adulthood and pursue a career that complements my previous education, particularly one that is also connected to art. Among my other professions are Fashion Designer (1991), I studied at the Madeleine Vionett Fashion School, as well as Ceramist (2003) at the Carlos Cueto Fernandini Occupational Education Center, both in Lima, Peru. I am currently based in Cardiff, Wales, UK. Throughout my training as an artist, I have participated in various fairs in Peru and exhibitions in the UK organised by Cardiff Met University, as well as galleries such as Cardiff Made, Jacob’s Gallery, Tŷ Turner House, Llanover Hall, and The Coaltrain Coffee Shop and Gallery. Since 2023, I have been a member of the «Art Life Society Group.» My artistic practice showcases my versatility across various media, including painting, encaustic techniques, textile, paper, cyanotype, engraving, screen printing and modelling with ceramics and other materials. I focus on themes that are closely connected to the study of ancient civilizations in Peru and their worldviews. I have a strong interest in exploring this topic further, as it is directly related to my identity as an American of Peru. The artworks that emerge from this research reflect my personal perspective. Cardiff - Wales