About Eugenia

Portrait of Eugenian Llanez by Luna Dolores, Buenos Aires (2024)

Bio

Eugenia Llanez (Argentina, December 28, 1977) is a self-taught photographer and painter who began her artistic journey at an early age. After graduating in Systems Engineering in 2005, Eugenia found in art a means of expression and personal discovery. Her career blends street photography and portrait painting, also exploring mixed techniques.

In the past year, she has actively promoted the exhibition of her works. She presented her work at local exhibitions such as the group show "MINIMA – Art in Small Format" at the Paseo de las Artes in Buenos Aires in April 2024, the 12th edition of the BADA Art Fair at La Rural in Buenos Aires in August, and at the Art Gallery of the National Technological University in October of the same year. Additionally, she has participated in international competitions, such as Spring Symphony, where her work "Santorini" received a certification from the International Association of Art Photographers in May.

As she herself defines it, when she immerses herself in her creative process, boundaries blur, the ego dissolves, and time becomes an abstract, irrelevant concept. Eugenia seeks for her works to be an introspective journey for the viewer and a personal experience through color.

Statement

Through photography, I lose myself in the streets, leaving behind the usual world to immerse myself in a new one. Through the lens, I observe colors, people, light, darkness, structures, and emotions that converge in a mysterious way. I let myself be guided by intuition and mindfulness, an active meditation that allows me to be present in every moment.

Painting allows me to dive into the stillness of the canvas without a preliminary sketch. I prefer oil for color portrait paintings because of its vibrant pigments, and acrylic in black and white for achieving high contrast.

Engineering is also a part of my creative process. Some structures break down, while others are framed like a picture within their own work. My pieces reflect this balance between the structured and the spontaneous.

I would say my works are an inward look at the outer world, which, in the end, are one and the same. They go beyond a form of expression; they are part of a process of self-knowledge and a deep connection with the environment, becoming a journey of continuous discovery toward personal transformation.