February 1, 2025 0 Contemporary art, Costa Rica, Exhibition Belinda What’s On in Costa Rica w/c 2 February 2025 Don't miss the exciting art exhibitions happening in Costa Rica this week! This week we celebrate Sofía Ruiz as she opens Fábula at Galería Matices in the Escazu Country Club, San José. Costa Rica boasts a dynamic contemporary art scene, which is gaining increased attention from international audiences. While the country’s breathtaking landscapes are a key source of inspiration for many artists, Costa Rican art extends far beyond these natural beauties. The country’s art scene is marked by a diverse range of artistic expressions. Local Costa Rican artists are creating high-calibre, thought-provoking works that address complex themes, from identity and environment to socio-political issues. From the bustling streets of San José to the quieter coastal towns, Costa Rica hosts a variety of galleries, exhibitions, and cultural events that highlight the emerging talent shaping the country's artistic identity. Even for those unable to attend these events in person, MÍRAME’s regular exhibition highlights offer a curated glimpse into this flourishing scene. MÍRAME Contact Information: MÍRAME Fine Art Email: [email protected] Follow: Facebook | Instagram MÍRAME top exhibition picks below: • Sofía Ruiz, Fábula, Galería Matices, Escazu Country Club, San José. OPENING 4 February, 7pm (your invitation below). • Camila Capra: Something to remember me by, deCERCA, Los Yoses, San José. • Paisajes diversos: Costa Rica 1890-1950, Museum of Costa Rican Art, San José. Closing date tbc. • 40 Aniversario de la Cooperación Española en Costa Rica, Centro Cultural de España en Costa Rica, San José. On until 23 February, 2025. • Jesús Mejia, Bitácora del Sueño Eterno, Casa Jimenez Sancho, Cartago. On through February 2025. MORE INFORMATION: Sofía Ruiz: Fábula, Galería Matices, Escazu Country Club, San José. OPENING 4 February, 7pm. Read more here. Costa Rican artist Sofía Ruiz presents Fábula, a solo exhibition at Galería Matices, Escazú Country Club, featuring 14 works spanning 2014–2024. Ruiz’s surreal compositions depict enigmatic children surrounded by uncanny creatures and fragmented objects, exploring themes of memory, disconnection, and childhood’s psychological complexity. Her meticulous yet distorted realism reflects personal experiences of familial estrangement, influenced by her mother’s amnesia and grandmother’s Alzheimer’s. Recently awarded The Best Overseas Artist Prize in London, Ruiz continues to gain international recognition. Fábula runs from 4 February to March 2025, offering an evocative meditation on identity, imperfection, and the ambiguity of recollection. Camila Capra: Something to remember me by, deCERCA, Los Yoses, San José Camila Capra’s deCERCA exhibition examines the home as both an emotional archive and a site of transformation. Using clay as her primary medium, she explores how everyday objects transcend function, becoming vessels for memory and human experience. The works reflect on domestic space as a container and a catalyst for personal narratives. Visited times posted weekly on deCERCA platforms. 40 Years of Spanish Cooperation in Costa Rica | Centro Cultural de España, San José. Read more here. "40 Years of Spanish Cooperation in Costa Rica" celebrates four decades of collaborative cultural and social initiatives between Spain and Costa Rica. Hosted by the Centro Cultural de España (CCE) in San José, the exhibition features works from 18 Costa Rican artists, including MÍRAME Fine Art’s Aimée Joaristi, Karla Herencia, and Luciano Goizueta. Each artist’s work reflects themes from the UN Sustainable Development Goals, covering issues like environmental conservation, gender equality, and cultural preservation. Curated by Ricardo Ramón Jarne and Iris Lam Chen, the exhibition highlights the role of art in fostering sustainable development and community awareness. This exhibition invites visitors to experience a dynamic fusion of Spanish and Costa Rican culture, grounded in a shared commitment to social progress. Jesus Mejia | Casa Jimenez Sancho, Cartago. Read more here. Jesús Mejía, a celebrated Costa Rican artist recognised with the 2023 Francisco Amighetti National Visual Arts Award and recently awarded third place at the 2024 CROMA Biennial, presents his latest exhibition, "Bitácora Del Sueño Eterno" (Diary of the Eternal Dream), at Casa Jiménez Sancho in Cartago. Known for blending Catholic iconography with social commentary, Mejía shifts from societal themes to a deeply personal focus in this new series. Inspired by his experiences as a caregiver for his grandmother, who suffered from Alzheimer’s, Mejía explores the physical and emotional weight of caregiving, as well as the unspoken challenges faced by his mother in her role as a caregiver. What's On in Costa Rica, w/c 2 February 2025 MÍRAME Contact Information: MÍRAME Fine Art Email: [email protected] Follow: Facebook | Instagram