Seeing the invisible. Showing what’s invisible in the perception that’s visible. That’s what Ana Ventura’s images achieve. She decodes the life printed on walls and façades, giving us stories to read. Her work contradicts the fleeting nature of daily life, inviting us to linger on scenes we often overlook. Through her art, Ana offers a glimpse into hidden worlds, inviting interpretation and engagement.

Ana Ventura’s work is a form of paleontology, uncovering enduring layers of material and meaning. It’s not graffiti or ancient cave art, but a respectful exploration of shapes and stories embedded in urban landscapes. Her infectious art invites us to play, to imagine the narratives behind each scene. Ana’s deliberate removal of captions encourages our complicity in interpreting her work, asserting the complex nature of art and storytelling.

Dora Batalim

2006 - 2016