We had the good fortune of connecting with Marta Maria Joglar and we’ve shared our conversation below.
Hi Marta Maria, why did you pursue a creative career?
For me it was not pursuing it was more about being, I’ve always felt and saw the world different; in colors, textures and patterns that told a story and the feelings behind it with a formal association which open a poetic view.
Art is in my veins; I think life is art itself.
Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
What sets apart from others: Well, I think my technique is very singular, using the textile as a medium to question movement, color to give seduction and power to a felling is somethings that makes my work a worth looking at.
Also discovering new patterns to recreate history, memories, in a way to be able to portray a feeling that cannot be palpable is a unique way to express.
A plus to my work is that entails art in a sustainable process, whether upcycled, circular, organic, or rescued, it was important for me to work with sustainable materials so I began the search and I cannot be happier with the result.
In the studio we also encourage to reduce the consumption of energy and water. The studio was design to take advantage of as much sunlight as possible during the day, also we grow vegetables and fruit trees for our consumption.
what you are most proud of or excited about:
Been able to connect with people, when they share their story, dreams, feeling’s and bring them to reality, make them in some way eternal by using my art and exited for what’s coming.
How did you get to where you are today professionally. Was it easy? If not, how did you overcome the challenges?
Wasn’t easy but I think that is what makes life interesting, and I’ve learned to enjoy every path and believe that everything is happening because something greater is coming, that is what has help me to overcome the challenges.
One of The keys for me has been working a lot, not only in what I do but in myself and have discipline, be constant, I started latte so I always knew I had to work the double.
What are the lessons you’ve learned along the way?
Well, I’ve have learned a lot, but perhaps the most important, is one, I learned when I was little, since I lost my father at a very Yonge age. – “Life is a gift” and as one of my favorite humans in this world would say:
“Life is a gift and it offers us the privilege, opportunity, and responsibility to give something back by becoming more.” ~ Tony Robbins
Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Guatemala is very diverse country, full of color, nature, and amazing coffee. I would take them to the farm where I grew up first, to take a bath in “Las Lajas” a river made of natural stones with big /small natural pools where they can go for a dip, my favor place to go when I was little.
second lake Atitlan, go to a market to eat fresh fruit and then have lunch in a restaurant by the lake.
Third Antigua Guatemala walk thru the ancient city, go to the museum of chocolate to make their own chocolate, then go to the museums with a good cup of coffee in hand. (La Nueva Fabrica would be a good museum to visit)
And in the city my studio, Joglar studio to see my work process and what inspires me thru the day to create sculptural textile art.
Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Someone I meet on a plane, I believe the universe has its mystery and after our chat I was never the same, came back home with the courage and the strength to leave everything behind and believe that I could show people to see the world through my eyes, my passion, my art.
My family and friends who supported me, gave me a hand when I need it and God, I can’t explain in words, but I have this faith that is always by my side.
Also, the Galleria El Túnel that represents me here in Guate, the Foundation GyT, Museum Casa Santo Domingo and Foundation Rozas-Botran, who have supported my work from the very beginning.
Website: www.martamariajoglar.com
Instagram: @martamariajoglar
Facebook: Marta Maria Joglar
Image Credits
The potrait is: Andres Lorenzana and the rest of the fotos: Paul Velas