Ep23: Elisa Insua

Argentinian born Elisa Insua never thought she would one day become an internationally recognized artist while studying Economics at University. In fact, she just enjoyed creating art because it made her feel good. As she continued to develop her style, she saw others smile too. Insua began to deepen her practice by finding meaning and purpose behind her creations. She began to show in a few exhibitions around Buenos Aires drawing more and more attention to her artistry. Utilizing discarded items that are no longer useful to a throw away society, she methodically creates new life in the found objects. For her most recent solo exhibition at the Appa Art Gallery in Madrid, Spain, Insua created a series based on western consumption and the backwards idea that things create happiness. Her work is both beautiful and tragic. Dazzling to behold, yet a stark reminder of our endless grasp at material bliss.