About

Bell De la Vega is a contemporary artist working in sculptural painting and bas-relief. Born in Cuba and currently based in North America, her practice is rooted in a strong academic foundation in art education, combined with an evolving exploration of material and form.

 

Her work exists in the tension between painting and sculpture, where figures emerge from textured surfaces rather than being placed on them. This process reflects her interest in what lies beneath the visible — memory, perception, and internal states that are felt but not always seen.

 

Driven by an intuitive approach, Bell De la Vega constructs surfaces using layered materials, allowing forms to appear gradually, as if they were surfacing from within the work itself. Her pieces often capture suspended moments — a quiet instant after transformation has already occurred, where the emotional residue remains present.

 

Recurring themes in her work include observation, inner presence, and the invisible boundaries between spaces. Figures are frequently depicted in states of stillness, witnessing something beyond the frame, inviting the viewer into a more contemplative and psychological experience.

 

Her recent projects and exhibitions in Florida include live sculptural demonstrations and curated presentations in both private and public spaces, expanding her practice into direct engagement with audiences.

 

Bell De la Vega continues to develop a body of work that challenges traditional distinctions between mediums, positioning her practice within a contemporary dialogue that is both material and conceptual.