BIOGRAPHY
Norella Magdaniels is a visual artist with over nine years of practice. She studied at Universidad del Norte and develops a symbolic language centered on headless figures, where identity dissolves to reveal deeper emotional truths. Her work explores the transformation of personal wounds into shared human experiences, creating spaces for introspection and collective connection. Recognized by Forbes for her trajectory from selling stickers in public spaces to building an international collector base, her practice bridges intimacy and universality through a contemporary and emotionally resonant visual narrative.
CV
Visual artist (Universidad del Norte). Solo show at Aduana Cultural Complex, Barranquilla (most visited in 33 years). Exhibited across five countries in Latin America. Auctioned at BITCONF El Salvador ($11,000 USD). Featured in Forbes. Created Bavaria’s first NFT “Macondo Vive”. Represented by Art LATINOU (Mexico).
STATEMENT
I remove the heads of my characters to dissolve the ego and create a direct path to the heart. We all carry a wounded inner child, shaped by personal and collective experiences. My work does not seek to judge, but to externalize what lives within us, transforming the individual into something shared. Through painting, sculpture, installation, object-based work, and murals, I create symbolic spaces where vulnerability becomes visible, allowing us to recognize ourselves in others and open the possibility of healing in community.