Details

First Name

Adelaida

Last Name

Cortes

Username

adelaidac

Bio

I grew up in a small town in Mexico called Actopan where I was surrounded by powerful women who taught me a lot. I remember when I was younger and discovered the power to create things, and with the encouragement of these women that power became something I could practice regularly. After graduating from high school, I moved to Mexico City to enroll in the Industrial Design program at CENTRO de Diseño, Cine y Televisión (Design, Film and Television). This higher education institution is located in one of the busiest avenues in the city and is where I found the freedom to express myself through materials. After graduating from college I worked in a project called “Cuerpa” (August 2022-June 2023). The word “Cuerpa” comes from the word “cuerpo,” which means ”body,” but with a female gender designation. This project is based on the experiences of Mexican women about how their bodies grow and how they describe their bodies having different shapes and textures. The “Cuerpa” project captures a range of emotions, which is what I love the most about it. When I completed the project I realized that what I like about creating is the possibility of making people feel something with the result.

Country of residence

Mexico

Statement

Statement

I am a Mexican emerging artist who discovered my passion for the creative life after studying Industrial Design in Mexico City. Growing up in the small town of Actopan in the state of Hidalgo, I was deeply influenced by my natural surroundings and the diverse people around me. One of the most profound lessons in my life came from the women who demonstrated remarkable feminine strength, including Goya, who cared for us while my mother worked, and Vicky, who taught me to cook on a wood stove. Their physical presence and resilience had a lasting impact on me.This realization led me to explore the concept of Cuerpa (feminine body in Spanish), which has become central to my work. Initially, I felt a strong sense of my own power, but social media and urban interactions made me question my value and strength. Conversations with other women revealed that they too struggled with similar doubts. Despite the visible power of women in various aspects of Mexican society, a woman’s worth is often linked to societal achievements. Reflecting on these experiences has deepened my understanding of how women interact and support each other.

My greatest motivation for creating art is the realization that many of our feelings and experiences are shared. We all carry common memories, scars, and pains, and I strive to express these through my work. Creating art has become a way for me to delve into the most intimate parts of myself and communicate raw, unfiltered emotions. Sharing this process in a collaborative setting would further enhance the human connection in my art and help me to create works that resonate deeply with both myself and others.

Interests and medias

Interests

Ceramics, Painting, Photography, Sculpture

Ceramics medias

Clay

Painting medias

Acrylic

Sculpture medias

Ceramics

Photography

Photographic film