Roxana Urra

Roxana Urra is a contemporary visual artist whose work explores the fragile boundary between figuration and abstraction, creating emotionally charged compositions that resonate with collectors of contemporary symbolic art.

Her paintings present a unique visual language where melancholy, irony, and subtle playfulness coexist. Through symbolic portraiture and hybrid figures, Roxana Urra reflects on the contradictions of modern life, inviting the viewer into a space of introspection, emotional tension, and quiet unease.

Working primarily with acrylic and mixed media on wood, her practice is deeply material and tactile. Texture, color, and layering play a central role in constructing her distinctive aesthetic — expressive, intimate, and psychologically complex.

Many of her works, such as “The Prison of Venus” from the series Behind the Mask, explore themes of identity, illusion, and self-imposed limitations, revealing how societal expectations shape perception and personal narratives .

Roxana Urra’s artistic universe is populated by enigmatic figures — elongated bodies, masked identities, and anthropomorphic forms — as seen in series such as The Animal We Are. These works evoke a sense of vulnerability and transformation, reflecting the duality of human nature and the tension between instinct and social conditioning .

Influenced by Renaissance masters, surrealism, and abstract expression, her work merges classical references with a contemporary visual language. This balance between tradition and experimentation positions her within the context of collectible contemporary European art.

Her works have been exhibited internationally, including in Barcelona, Zurich, and Helsinki, and are increasingly gaining attention from collectors interested in figurative contemporary painting with conceptual depth