Tais Yáñez did not arrive at photography through art school or a formal creative path. She arrived carrying an entire life, migration across seven countries, neurodivergence in a world that had no language for it, an Indigenous Mexican identity navigating Eurocentric spaces, and decades of creativity pushed quietly to the background. When she picked up…
Most artists know Marea Gallery through our themed open calls: one piece per artist, selected by the curator, featured in a group exhibition. That format works well for what it is. But it is not the only way to get featured on Marea Gallery, and for some artists, it is not the most suitable one….
When Rachel first reached out to Marea Gallery, she didn’t send a portfolio or a bio. She shared her story openly and without filter. Her childhood was defined by trauma and abandonment. A legal system punished her as a teenager for refusing to betray her peers. She spent years advocating fiercely for everyone but herself….
Most artists spend a lot of time thinking about how to show their work. Fewer spend time thinking about how to talk about it. But the ability to articulate what you make – and why – is one of the most underused tools in an artist’s public presence. A published artist interview does both at…