In my large-format paintings and sculptures, I explore the relationship between humans, technology, and nature using 3D modeling based on my sketches generated with AI.
My work is primarily inspired by nature and contemporary philosophy. Often symbolic and confrontational, my watercolors and oil paintings use a cold color palette and impetuous, tactile brushstrokes to convey each character’s expression. In contrast, my sculptures are narrative of nature, composed of gentle, kind forms crafted from wood, cast metals, textiles, resin, ceramics, or stone. They are sculpted in a way that respects the beautiful and honest nature of these materials by engaging with traditional methods such as lost-wax casting in brass, as well as industrial processes like 3D printing, often employing finishes such as gold-leaf plating and adding pieces of jewelry.
I use historical reinterpretation and symbolic situations derived from my research. My compositions are also connected to my own life experiences as an artist, encompassing moments of individual and tranquil contemplation as well as those enriched by collaborative work and the stories of others. As a human being and as a woman, these daily experiences are intricately woven into my art.
What will be our historical narrative about the relationship between humans, technology, and nature in our time within an AI-driven world? In this context, history transforms into a dynamic and adaptable construct, while nature is redefined through hybrid practices intersecting with technology. Artificial intelligence reshapes both fields, acting as both a tool and a lens, altering our perception and interpretation of the past and present. The interaction between AI and these disciplines not only fosters a constant reevaluation of our cultural and historical biased narratives but also raises profound ethical and philosophical questions about our collective bias of the past and how it affects our future. This process challenges us to reconsider our relationship with the environment, technology, and our responsibility towards future generations, prompting us to imagine new forms of coexistence and sustainability.
My work aims to be a window into this uncertain future, inviting reflection and dialogue on how we can build a more balanced and conscious world.
CV / Resume
Lilia Corona
Born in 1993 in Mexico City, MX
Lives and works in Mexico City, MX
since 2017 Operates the artist-run space Platalea Studio, Mexico City, MX
Education
2022 BFA hons, National School of Painting, Sculpture and Engraving, Mexico City, MX
2014 BFA, Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City, MX
Exhibitions (selected)
2024 Elemento Tangible, Territorio Gallery, Mexico City, MX
2024 ICFF, Javits Center, New York, USA
2023 Acento Latino, Galerie Philia, Mexico City, MX
2023 Inédito, Espacio Gallery, Mexico City, MX
2022 Rising, Isóla Gallery, Milán, IT
2022 Transatlántico, Galerie Philia, Mexico City, MX
2021 Ensamble Artesano, Marso Gallery, Mexico City, MX
2021 Visión & Tradición, National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City, MX
2021 Ensamble Artesano, National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City, MX
2019 Inédito, Espacio Gallery, Mexico City, MX
2019 Wanted Design, Terminal Stores, New York, USA
2019 1000 Vases, Espace Commines, París, FR
2019 Visión y Tradición, National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City, MX
2019 AMD, Nacional Museum of Art MUNAL, Mexico City, MX
2018 Inédito, Tamayo Museum of Contemporay Art, Mexico City, MX
2017 Inédito, Tamayo Museum of Contemporay Art, Mexico City, MX
Residencies
2020 Artisan Assembly Foundation, Mexico City, MX
2019 VISION & TRADITION – Design Week Mexico, Guerrero, MX
Grants
2023 Inédito Limited Edition Grant, Design Week Mexico, MX
2019 Inédito Limited Edition Grant, Design Week Mexico, MX
Commissions
2024 Wolf Gordon, New York, USA
2024 Tecnotabla, Mexico City, MX
2018 National Center of Arts, Mexico City, MX
Press
Anaya, M, 2024 “Nuevo arte mexicano”, Glocal magazine, no. 76, pp. 50-52
Baker, S, 2021 “Handmade in North America”, The Textile Eye, no.9, pp. 20 and 90
Matute, L, 2020 “Diseño que habla”, Arquitectural Digest, no. 245, pp. 46-49
Fixsen, A, 2020 “The Dwell 24”, Dwell, no. October, pp.24
Lilia has collaborated with various cultural organizations and is the founder of Platalea Studio, a space dedicated to researching and producing object representations that explore the intersections between Mexico's cultural imaginary and the transgressions of modernity in our contemporary world.