About the artist
My name is Rocío De Los Santos and I'm a full-time artist living in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
I became an artist through a deep calling to create. My practice is rooted in spirituality, reflection, and worship. Through painting, intervened photography, natural pigments, wood, and other organic materials, I explore the tension between chaos and peace, the visible and the invisible, the temporal and the eternal.
My art is an offering—a response to the beauty and truth of God. Each work is both an aesthetic and spiritual inquiry, where every brushstroke, every symbol and texture becomes a form of prayer. I seek to create spaces where the viewer is invited to pause, contemplate, and reconnect—with themselves, with nature, and with the divine.
My journey
Through a season of self-discovery and diverse life experiences, I've unearthed previously unexplored facets of myself, which now form part of my purpose. My artistic odyssey commenced at 28, as I studied under various teachers across diverse domains, eventually achieving a level of confidence that led to my career in Fine Arts.
My hope is to illuminate your path and encourage you to embrace what calls your spirit. In this grand adventure of life, we all possess the inherent worthiness to shine brightly.
I thank you for reading, supporting and being present in this incredible ride!
Education
Technical degree in Fine Arts - Altos de Chavón Design School, Santo Domingo, Dom. Rep.
Degree in Business Administration - Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) - Santo Domingo, Dom. Rep.
Master's Degree in Direction - CETT_UB Tourism & Hospitality, Education/Research - Barcelona, Spain
Collective expositions
- 2024 - Derrames, Museo Fernando Peña Defilló.
- 2024 - Costumbrismo, Casa Dominicana, San Juan Puerto Rico.