Toti Cuesta · Winner Collectors Art Prize
Toti Cuesta is an award-winning Spanish artist whose journey from law and languages to art is one of self-discovery and liberation. Though intellectual pursuits defined her early career, she ultimately found her true calling in watercolor portraiture. Embracing art as more than a passion, Cuesta embarked on a path of introspection that allowed her to break free from the expectations others had set for her.
Her training as an Art Therapist underscores her belief in art’s transformative power, a central theme in her work. Toti’s pieces have garnered numerous international awards and have been exhibited globally, from New York to Venice, celebrating her distinct style that merges hyperrealism with symbolic surrealism.
Her work is centered around the female figure, which she uses as a metaphor for life, creativity, and resilience. Her portraits combine elements of nature and human emotion, portraying women as embodiments of Mother Earth, harmonizing the natural and urban landscapes within each piece.
Cuesta captures a deep emotional resonance that speaks to humanity’s role in nurturing a just and compassionate world through her integration of vibrant colors, symbolic elements, and a balance of warm and cool tones. This thematic focus highlights her dedication to exploring identity, environmental consciousness, and the strength of the human spirit.
"I am mountain", watercolor, 2023, 56 x 76 cm
"Upholding Life", 2024, 76 x 56 cm
"Classical building, Gran Via, Madrid", watercolor, 2023, 53 x 64 cm
"Crystal Palace, Madrid", watercolor, 2023, 56 x 76 cm
"The new Earth emerging", 2024, 56 x 76 cm
