LORENA RICAURTEI was born in Ecuador with influence from other countries, so I consider myself to belong to manydifferent cultures and traditions.I studied graphic design, But I believe I found my true calling in painting and sculpture, particularlyfascinated by the female form, my work celebrates femininity, showing subtlety and softness throughharmonious shapes and colors.I get inspiration from nature; I feel like my true home , when I walk barefoot through the forestMy creative process is meticulous, involving designing, sanding, polishing, sometimes oven-bending andfinally hand painting each sculpture with acrylics and gouaches.My love for acrylic as a medium steams from its versality, allowing me to experiment and playwith forms and hues until I achieve a perfect balance.