hayven geary-de los santos
About
Hayven Geary-de los Santos is a self-taught multimedia artist and Peace Corps volunteer currently based in the Junín region of the Peruvian Andes. She is serving as a volunteer in the Community Health sector and hopes to pursue creative projects alongside her community in Apata, Junín, Perú. Hayven studied at the University of Washington and received her BA in Sociology with a minor in Human Services. Her works consist of painting, drawing, and photography often in multimedia format. In the past year, her primary focus has been abstract oil painting, but with the transition to the Peruvian lifestyle and fewer resources, her works have shifted toward pencil drawings and water colors of local flora. The artwork she creates is distinguished by its use of bright, vivid colors and an emphasis on textures.
Statement
My work is about my exploration of inner truth. When I create a piece, I want the viewer to feel my imagination and appreciate the use of color. To experience the overflowing emotions of my pain, happiness, and loss. Every shape and color I use holds emotional weight. I often use symbols such as crosses and circles to represent femininity, purity, and power. In my recent works, I want to show my yearning for balance and harmony at a point when my life is turbulent and uncomfortable. Living in a foreign country has taught me a lot about embarrassment and humbling myself so I can survive.