Camila
Juárez

Awardee

Country

Guatemala

Camila Juárez advocates for indigenous rights through visual art.

Themes
Racial justice
Indigenous rights
Disciplines
Photography
Visual Art
Artistic Research
Awards
SEED Award 2024

Profile

Camila Juárez (Maya K'iche') is an installation artist based in Mexico. Camila's work delves into the intersection of environmental sustainability, cultural heritage, and community engagement. They hold a degree in Environmental Studies from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) and continues to actively collaborate with local communities on sustainable art initiatives. Their practice often explores themes of ecological balance and the preservation of indigenous traditions, aiming to provoke dialogue about our relationship with the natural world. Notable projects include "Roots Renewed", a multimedia installation highlighting the resilience of local flora in the face of urban development, and "Water's Memory", which examines the cultural significance of water conservation among indigenous communities in Mexico.

Camila's work has been featured in prominent exhibitions across North and South America, including the Museum of Latin American Art in Los Angeles and the Museum of Modern Art in Mexico City.