We recently connected with Radharani Torres and have shared our conversation below.
Radharani, looking forward to learning from your journey. You’ve got an amazing story and before we dive into that, let’s start with an important building block. Where do you get your work ethic from?
I feel that being true to oneself is part of being ethical. My work as an artist has been filled with complex paths, each of which I have enjoyed. There are times when it is challenging to continue with artistic production, or to know what comes next after exploring all the paths in a series. When you are an artist, your options for communication are vast, sometimes so vast that they become overwhelming. That’s when it’s important to return to the center: What are the reasons I do what I do? What does it contribute to me emotionally and mentally? I believe that working true to who you are, what you want, and generating your own discourses makes you ethical in your work. Where I draw my ethics for work is from what makes me happy, regardless of how accurate it may be.
Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?
I am a Visual Artist. I began timidly in art as a way to understand what was happening in my life at that time, which was motherhood. I started painting until I felt that I had finished projecting everything I felt at that moment. But then, when I realized that art not only helped me understand situations I couldn’t grasp with words but also healed me, I looked deeper within to know where I could go. I have always told myself that my work has a life of its own that feeds on me, my fears, uncertainties, grief, and pain. They are always like a conquest; each piece is a journey and a triumph.
Furthermore, it has been a vehicle for learning, first about art and color techniques and theories, and later, for connecting with other people, other discourses, and new ways of creating. I have exhibited in cities such as Paris, New York, Barcelona, and, of course, in Mexico. Collaborative work has been another gift of art; you learn a lot from it. Recently, I included embroidery and sewing in my artistic languages. This has nourished me in many other aspects.
Like many artists in Mexico City, I need to have an office job that consumes me physically and emotionally but provides the infrastructure to continue creating. Whenever something happens to me, whenever I lose something – be it love, a job, or a friendship – I tell myself: I still have art.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
I believe that being an artist in Mexico is a career of endurance. For me, this journey could not be won without being consistent, resilient, and fostering creativity. I would also like to add that building ethical networks is a crucial part. Without these networks, you are alone in a sea of artists struggling to make themselves known and survive. To navigate this path, it’s important not to give up, to stay true to what brings you peace and happiness, and to accept that results don’t come easily. However, when they start to materialize, it’s a very satisfying feeling. We never stop growing.
How can folks who want to work with you connect?
As mentioned, work networks and collaboration are crucial when you’re an artist. It’s important for me to connect with other artists who explore themes or techniques similar to mine. However, understanding processes that are unfamiliar to me and disciplines that are foreign breaks the paradigms of thought or creative structures that nourish my own processes. If you’re an artist working with embroidery, textiles, or whose works speak of conquered fears, it would be good for us to get in touch. My Instagram is instagram.com/radharanit. Also, my mail [email protected] is open. There, I connect with other artists, discuss artwork and processes, and support each other in exhibiting or promoting our work. I believe in synergy and its power to change realities and create bonds.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/radharanit
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/radharantorres
