QHANA WARMIS: The art of illuminating the ancestral in the feminine
Introduction:
As part of the Atelier Aymara project, the painting series QHANA WARMIS —meaning Women of Light in Aymara— offers a powerful and sensitive portrayal of Andean women, using a visual language that weaves identity, memory, and spirituality. Inspired by cultural elements deeply rooted in Bolivia, this artistic proposal opens a space of dialogue between the ancestral and the contemporary.
An art that threads light and resistance
Symbols woven into memory and identity
The work of Atelier Aymara stands out for its intentional use of cultural symbols such as the aguayo, Andean figures, and geometric patterns—elements that emerge as emblems of strength and identity. In the QHANA WARMIS series, these motifs are not mere decoration: they are integrated into the female body, enveloping it and transforming it into a bearer of collective memory.
Each portrait in this collection evokes the spirit of women who carry light: women who heal, who cultivate, who fight, who resist through tenderness, labor, or silence. The use of dark palettes and strong contrasts creates atmospheres that intensify the symbolic presence of femininity within the Andean worldview.
A vision born from Bolivia and nurtured abroad
Spiritual connection turned into artistic voice
Now based in the Netherlands, the artist behind Atelier Aymara carries a deep commitment to her cultural heritage. In a recent interview, she shared how her artistic practice is born from a desire to communicate what Bolivia means to her: a spiritual, natural, and human universe that is expressed through color, texture, and symbol. Her artisanal and emotional approach turns each painting into a unique, meaningful piece.
In addition to her painting work, Atelier Aymara develops art-awareness initiatives with an intercultural focus, building visual and emotional bridges between Europe and the Andes.
A luminous tribute to Andean womanhood
QHANA WARMIS is more than a series of paintings—it’s a visual hymn to the light carried by Andean women. An invitation to contemplate the power of the symbolic, and to reconnect, through art, with the ancestral roots that unite us.
📍 Direct contact and official links:
📸 Official Facebook Page – Atelier Aymara
🎥 Interview video – Facebook Watch
📄 Profile at TraditionCulture.Art
