BALLET AND COAST: A SYMPHONY OF STRENGTH AND NATURE

Rhythm and Expression

Step into a world where ballet’s grace meets Cartagena’s coastline’s vibrant life through the mesmerizing art of María Esther Panesso. Her collection offers a surreal blend of reality and emotion that goes beyond mere photography, capturing her subjects’ very soul and movement. Using a unique mix of realism, vibrant hues, and near-photographic detail, María Esther’s pieces exude both the delicate charm of pop art and the textured romance of expressive brushstrokes.

“My love for ballet harmonizes perfectly with the untamed beauty of Cartagena, a city that holds many of my most cherished memories,” María Esther reflects. “Living in Cartagena has always kept me in close contact with its pristine waters, golden sands, and dazzling sunsets. This exhibition is my tribute to the natural fusion of the elegance of ballet dancers and the spirited vigor of Cartagena’s coast. I want each stroke to resonate with the viewer, revealing both these converging worlds’ innate fragility and strength.”

Inspired by masters like Degas, who captured the essence of ballerinas with stunning precision, María Esther delves deeper. Her art embraces ballet’s beauty and mirrors the coastal splendor and robust resilience. Each piece is a testament to hard work, dedication, and the raw power of nature intertwined with human grace.

“My ambition with this exhibition is to showcase the incredible dance of balance between the refined discipline of ballet and the rugged majesty of Cartagena,” María Esther explains. “I want to illustrate how these contrasting elements can coexist, creating a visual symphony that celebrates strength in vulnerability and beauty in struggle.”

María Esther Panesso is a visionary artist from Bogotá, Colombia. Her stunning works are showcased in collections across the globe, including Mexico, Guatemala, Canada, Australia, the United States, Peru, and Ecuador, and in galleries in Cartagena and Medellín.