Some works stand out for their size, others for their technique. But a rare few—very few—move us from a different place: that territory where matter ceases to be mere matter and becomes language, emotion, and memory. The work of Verónica Matiz belongs to this rare breed.
In the recently published issue No. 25 of ARTNOBEL Inspiration – Review of Contemporary Art, Colombian sculptor Verónica Matiz is the featured artist and cover figure. The report, titled “Verónica Matiz. Worker of the Soul: Where Sculpture Embraces the Invisible,” offers a deep and revealing journey into her artistic vision. It is an essential read to understand why her work is marking a turning point in contemporary Latin American sculpture.
Verónica Matiz does not simply work metal—she listens to it. She transforms it into fabric, skin, and symbol. Her workshop—almost described as a sanctuary—is a space where industrial force reconciles with the ancestral and the feminine. In her hands, steel does not wound: it embroiders. And in that gesture, there is an act of radical tenderness.
Her work goes beyond form: it builds bridges. Color does not merely adorn; it communicates. Each sculpture vibrates, breathes, and invites the viewer into an experience that is visual, tactile, and emotional. As she herself says, her work is a meeting point between the intimate and the colossal. A necessary pause amid the rush of contemporary life.
The year 2025 promises to be pivotal for her international career, with participation in fairs such as World Art Dubai, Pinta Perú, and NordArt in Germany. But before seeing her on those grand stages, we invite you to discover the essence of her work in this feature published by ARTNOBEL, where Matiz shares not only her process but the philosophy that sustains it.
Read the full report in ARTNOBEL issue No. 25
Images courtesy of the artist.