"You are invited on a journey, a voyage deep into yourself, a search into the most hidden inner realms to find answers of the soul; where emotions and thoughts materialize in various strokes and colors with a single goal: to find and achieve the desired balance and vital harmony, bringing one closer to the meaning of one’s existence," said the artists in her open invitation to the public.

Piszk invites locals, residents and visitors to experience her exhibition which is the result of a long and complex process, unfolded in stages, starting from her well-known and beloved figurative landscapes, which later evolved into dreamlike or magical creations born from her imagination, until reaching this new series, which features abstract landscapes with a more transcendental undertone.

"In 2016, during the Canto Primordidal, I attempted my first abstraction of landscapes. Since then, my work has fluctuated between figurative and dreamlike landscapes, to mature my technique and consolidate a personal vision," the artist explains. "Throughout this creative journey, I approach the canvas in a ritualistic and performative way. For me, it is crucial that the paintings I produce surprise me. If that doesn't happen, the piece is discarded," she added.

The exhibition's curator is renowned artist Rolando Faba, with extensive national and international experience.

"It is framed within the Costa Rican pictorial tradition that, during the 20th century, privileged the landscape as a way to express symbolic values of national identity," said Faba regarding this collection. "In Piszk's case, the landscape is approached as an event that occurs on the canvas, rather than as the representation of a specific place. In this experimental endeavor, the landscape appears as atmospheres or remnants of humanity," he noted.

Reina Jiménez, a physics graduate and certified biomagnetic therapist, Piszk’s work "It’s about tapping into the core of the 'inner planet' and fueling its rotation to shape the magnetic field we wish to project beyond our physical boundaries."

"The field that creates the eternal presence of our manifestation and leaves a lasting mark," she stated after witnessing Piszk’s art. "The external experience transformed into the fuel of the emotional vehicle," she added.

The name Andrómeda, was chosen by the artist due to her emotions at her studio and her " inner world" are small galaxies, "explosive and filled with color."

"I live the act of painting as a spontaneous and ritualistic practice, where I approach the canvas to pour over it pictorial matter that flows in unexpected ways and begins to speak for itself," she explains. "After that initial moment, it is my turn to step back, observe, analyze, and complete the work. In this process, both a passionate and a reflective dimension converge."

The 15 pieces were created using mixed techniques. These include pouring (liquid paint poured onto the canvas), sgraffito (painting with a palette knife), the use of everyday materials such as plastic or sponges, and even bodily gestures to produce the desired textures.

"I'm not interested in standardizing the palette or resources. On the contrary, I seek diverse experimentation in terms of techniques to grow as an artist in an ongoing process," the artist said. "For that reason, there are no formulas in Andrómeda, only explorations."

As for the impact on the public, according to Piszk, her interest lies in spontaneity and abstraction. "I want people who visit Andrómeda to be able to appreciate my works multiple times and, on each occasion, evoke different emotions. I would love for the works to mutate, both over time and in the audience's consciousness," she added.

Andrómeda is open to the public on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 7:00 p.m. at Sala 11 of the National Gallery of Costa Rica.

The exhibition will remain open until December 2 during the regular hours of the National Gallery, from Tuesday to Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The event will feature guided tours, which will be announced on the National Gallery's Facebook page and the artist's social media such as Facebook and  Instagram.

For reservations contact Ms. Piszk by calling 8722 7322 or emailing ilepiszk@gmail.com