About the artist

 Artist Statement

My name is Rocío De Los Santos, and I am a full-time artist living and working in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

My artistic practice emerges from a deeply rooted spiritual foundation. After years of searching for identity and purpose, I came to understand my sensitivity, vision, and creative ability as gifts entrusted to me. Painting has since become an act of gratitude and devotion, where creation functions as both offering and reflection.

I approach painting as a space of contemplation and inner transformation. Working through prayer and quiet attention, I allow textures, color, and movement to guide the process. My abstract-leaning compositions unfold slowly through layered surfaces and softened palettes, mirroring processes of renewal, healing, and restoration.

Rather than illustrating belief, my work seeks to create an atmosphere—one that invites stillness, reflection, and openness. Through this visual language, I hope to offer viewers a space to encounter beauty, truth, comfort, and love beyond words.

My journey

Through a season of self-discovery and diverse life experiences, I've unearthed previously unexplored and burried facets of myself, which now form part of my purpose. My artistic odyssey commenced at age 28, as I studied under various teachers across diverse domains, eventually achieving a level of confidence that led to my career in Fine Arts. 

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.