About

Marcela Perrusquía is a visual artist and art educator based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and currently an artist-in-residence at Treehouse, NDSM. Originally from Mexico, Marcela began her academic journey in Medicine and Surgery before transitioning to Visual Arts at the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Querétaro, where she graduated with honors. She further enriched her artistic perspective through studies at the University of Granada, Spain.

Drawing inspiration from nature, human behavior, and science, Marcela explores the complexities of the mind and emotions, seeking to unravel their essence. Her multidisciplinary approach spans painting, drawing, sculpture, and installation. By exploring the intersection between surreal and real worlds, she challenges the notion of reality. She hopes that, via introspective creativity, her thought-provoking artworks stimulate thought and encourage personal interpretations, fostering opportunities for learning and emotional resonance.

Marcela’s work often reflects themes such as women’s stories and empowerment, mental health, and immigration. Her artistic achievements include several exhibitions in both Mexico and the Netherlands. She has been honored with the Artist of the Month Award from the Art Center Bernardo Quintana and received the Art Festival Prize, both in Querétaro, Mexico.

Her art has garnered international recognition, with 55 original pieces held in private collections across the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Italy, Ireland, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Mexico. Marcela's thought-provoking work continues to resonate with diverse audiences, bridging cultures and sparking meaningful dialogue.

 

 

Statement

and so the memories of a child painting came to life. That child was me.

While still as an emerging adult, I chose to embrace my family’s traditions and not resist their expectations. I decided to follow the path that was believed to be the best for my future. So, I started my academic journey in Medicine and Surgery. I would become a doctor, I was expected to become a doctor. If the title  of ‘doctor’ was sounding, the process was drowning. I found myself navigating the complexities of a male-dominated healthcare system in my home country, Mexico, characterised by power imbalances between men and women, and excessive workloads. This challenging experience profoundly affected my mental health, leading to a moment that changed my life forever. One year before finishing my residency as a medical doctor, I quit Medicine. 

lost inside, the sense of inquietude. Failure, disappointment. 
The recovery.

After 6 months of intense therapy, I decided to pursue a new career in Visual Arts. This allowed me to rediscover myself, and reconnect with one of my greatest passions - art. The joy of exploring art, history, museology, colours, lines, aesthetics, drawing, object analysis was just unmeasurable. Becoming an artist was my best decision. Since then, I have tried to blend my experience in arts and medicine to create artworks that highlight the importance of mental health awareness and amplify women’s voices and stories. 

I have always believed that art mirrors the society we live in, presenting us with opportunities to engage with issues that impact our communities collectively 

If in medicine I could cure people, in the arts I want to empower people.