Magdalena Santos Ordóñez Biography

Born in Mexico City on the 26 of August 1978 Magdalena Santos is dedicated since the age of 11 to the arts. Beginning her training in classical dance accredited by the Royal Academy of Dance of London, she also learned and practiced the Martha Graham technique of Contemporary Dance. Between 1999 and 2001 Magdalena studied Graphic Design and History of Art at the Universities in Mexico City, culminating in a decoration (medal) in the National contest of the Cartel against Drugs in Mexico. Subsequently Magdalena travelled to Italy to further studies in the Academy of Fine Arts of Aquila in Abruzzo, where she participated in various art and exhibition contests. At the same time she continued with interest in contemporary dance studying Spanish Flamenco. Magdalena participated over two years in workshops of contemporary art in Cordoba Spain. As the final Project to obtain her title in Italy she made a thesis in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, for which she received honorary mention. Her studies concluded in “Decorazione, Indirizzo Beni Storico Artistici”, Magdalena moved to the Provence of Malaga in Spain, where she currently resides, self employed and undertaking various painting projects, photography, and children´s drawing.

Artist's Statement

I have always had little talent to speak about myself, however I consider fortunate that I inherited the don to be an artist, and to have met, throughout my life, more admirable people than I. Considering life itself to be art, and as with all that one does, it is an experience in continuous and permanent study, something never ending, and which feeds our minds and souls. There is nothing harder than to fill a void with something tangible.