The Soul of Matter
Mundo Arte Gallery presents The Soul of Matter, an evocative group exhibition curated by Fernando Fernandez, running from February 15 to March 15, 2025. The opening reception will take place on February 15 from 7 to 10 PM at 1746 NE 163rd St, North Miami Beach, FL. Complimentary parking is available at the furniture store next door.
In The Soul of Matter, artistic creation becomes an essential pursuit where materiality is not merely a medium but the very essence of expression. The exhibition features the works of four Miami-based contemporary artists—Marco Caridad, Sharon Berebichez, Verónica Pasman, and Marilyn Valiente—who engage with abstraction to reveal the intangible within the tangible. Their work transcends the physical realm, using materials, textures, and gestures to create a contemplative space where matter becomes a conduit for deeper meaning.
As contemporary society becomes increasingly digital and dematerialized, The Soul of Matter presents a counterpoint to this shift by emphasizing the power of physical materials in artistic expression. In an era where artificial intelligence and virtual reality redefine the limits of creativity, this exhibition reasserts the significance of touch, texture, and the raw presence of artistic mediums. These works not only challenge our perception of materiality but also reflect a global yearning for authenticity, human connection, and tangible experiences in an overwhelmingly virtual world.
Through an interplay of intuitive marks and deliberate choices, the exhibition explores how materials embody emotions, concepts, and spiritual connections. These artists redefine abstraction as a means of storytelling, transforming ordinary elements into profound visual narratives. Curated by Fernando Fernandez, The Soul of Matter invites viewers to experience a dynamic dialogue between the physical and the metaphysical, challenging perceptions of what art can convey beyond its material form.
About the Artists
Marco Caridad
Venezuelan-born and Miami-based, Marco Caridad’s work explores the intersections of materiality, symbolism, and social narratives. His practice delves into themes of migration, memory, and belief systems, often incorporating unconventional materials such as burnt book pages, petroleum, and electrical cables. With a background in visual arts, graphic design, and theater, Caridad’s textured assemblages challenge traditional forms, prompting viewers to reflect on faith, knowledge, and cultural identity.
Sharon Berebichez
Originally from Mexico City and based in Miami for over a decade, Sharon Berebichez is a multidisciplinary artist working across painting, ceramics, assemblage, and sculpture. In recent years, her focus on fiber art—particularly embroidery—has become a meditative process for exploring identity, migration, and heritage. Drawing from her Mexican, Guatemalan, and Jewish roots, Berebichez incorporates rich textures and materials that weave together cultural memory and contemporary abstraction.
Marilyn Valiente
A Cuban-born visual artist residing in Miami, Marilyn Valiente bridges abstraction and reality in her work, addressing themes of human struggle, spirituality, and resilience. With a background in both art and psychology, she explores the repetition of patterns—both in thought and storytelling—translating them into layered compositions rich with bold colors, textures, and symbolic text. Now a full-time artist with a studio at Miami International Fine Arts, Valiente’s work serves as a compelling dialogue on transformation and identity.
Verónica Pasman
Born in Argentina and now based in Miami, Verónica Pasman creates a harmonious balance between structure and spontaneity in abstraction. Her paintings, infused with rhythm and organic forms, have been featured in private collections and luxury spaces, including Coral Sands Hotel in Bal Harbour and Norman’s Key Villas in the Bahamas. Pasman’s work captures the fluidity of motion and the interplay between control and intuition, inviting viewers into a realm of dynamic expression.
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