I am a London-based artist, whose work connects diverse installation spaces through performance and video art. Using sculpture, body casting and working around the concept of the human body and its surrounding. Check my design work at kimatica.netTumblr (3.0; @mariaalmenaart)http://mariaalmenaart.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb9hgoEP1h1qmzqgto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Portrait :)</p>http://mariaalmenaart.tumblr.com/post/32729668991http://mariaalmenaart.tumblr.com/post/32729668991Tue, 02 Oct 2012 06:36:24 -0400<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/46419011?color=ffffff" width="400" height="224" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>SIMULACRUM TEASER</p> <p>An audiovisual interactive performance which uses contemporary mediums as gnostic tools in the exploration of ancient shamanic rituals.</p> <p>The body’s movement interacts with the visuals, using cutting edge projection mapping techniques in real time. A Kinetic sensor is used to generate the images that are mapped onto the performer’s body and the scenery.</p> <p>By Mimetikxs and MerkyBlue</p> <p>Sound design: Artichoky, Camera: Elena López-Brea</p>http://mariaalmenaart.tumblr.com/post/31579130186http://mariaalmenaart.tumblr.com/post/31579130186Sat, 15 Sep 2012 06:33:00 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8svwwBhpY1qmzqgto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>An <strong>audiovisual performance</strong> which explores the boundaries between the ancient shamanic rituals and new technologies.</p> <p>A shaman will use sound and visual magic to guide the public through different conscious states transforming the perception of reality.</p> <p>The body’s movement will interact with the visuals, using <strong>interactive projection mapping technics in real time.</strong></p> <p>This powerful experience will make you wonder whether you are awake or dreaming.</p>http://mariaalmenaart.tumblr.com/post/29480600922http://mariaalmenaart.tumblr.com/post/29480600922Wed, 15 Aug 2012 10:22:08 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m223b4GEAi1qmzqgto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>New Collection of fethus necklaces out! Taking order online</p> <p>For more designs visit http://cantbelieveit.kimatica.net/</p>http://mariaalmenaart.tumblr.com/post/20583218825http://mariaalmenaart.tumblr.com/post/20583218825Fri, 06 Apr 2012 07:45:04 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1z91hCNPS1qmzqgto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Live performance at BoomTownFair Festival 2011 with Miss Lady Gonzalez </p>http://mariaalmenaart.tumblr.com/post/20490944718http://mariaalmenaart.tumblr.com/post/20490944718Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:56:05 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1v6dngmZD1qmzqgto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Self-Portrait</p>http://mariaalmenaart.tumblr.com/post/20357196589http://mariaalmenaart.tumblr.com/post/20357196589Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:08:11 -0400<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/39414431?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="400" height="224" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>Video of my performance at Unorthobox Art Event</p>http://mariaalmenaart.tumblr.com/post/20357166836http://mariaalmenaart.tumblr.com/post/20357166836Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:07:29 -0400<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/2VLcg6ZrIE0?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>My Audiovisual Performance at Vibe Gallery being part of Transition Collective show.</p>http://mariaalmenaart.tumblr.com/post/19638195833http://mariaalmenaart.tumblr.com/post/19638195833Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:08:00 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz1oeodpZc1qmzqgto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>New Show/Market!!</p>http://mariaalmenaart.tumblr.com/post/17229671288http://mariaalmenaart.tumblr.com/post/17229671288Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:42:23 -0500““There’s only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that’s your own self.” -Aldous Huxley”http://mariaalmenaart.tumblr.com/post/15689149921http://mariaalmenaart.tumblr.com/post/15689149921Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:36:24 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx8pohxCwr1qmzqgto1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx8pohxCwr1qmzqgto2_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx8pohxCwr1qmzqgto3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/>http://mariaalmenaart.tumblr.com/post/15254081673http://mariaalmenaart.tumblr.com/post/15254081673Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:45:00 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx8pi5xim81qmzqgto1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>New Art Show coming up! Private view this Friday at Vibe Gallery, London. I’ll be performing and showing new sculptures, come to join us! </p>http://mariaalmenaart.tumblr.com/post/15253883409http://mariaalmenaart.tumblr.com/post/15253883409Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:42:05 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwptmsf3k11qmzqgto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>“Rito de paso” Performance at <a href="http://beliomagazine.com" title="Belio Magazine" target="_blank">Belio Magazine</a></p>http://mariaalmenaart.tumblr.com/post/14724387118http://mariaalmenaart.tumblr.com/post/14724387118Sat, 24 Dec 2011 10:56:52 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lw52a3GAv41qmzqgto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Yes!! My videoart “Virtual or Reality”  have been selected to be part of the Internacional Art festival <a href="http://www.espacioenter.com/" title="Espacio Enter" target="_blank">Espacio enter</a> 2011!! </p>http://mariaalmenaart.tumblr.com/post/14162149668http://mariaalmenaart.tumblr.com/post/14162149668Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:54:00 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvjcblVrT61qmzqgto1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I will be selling exclusive new pieces at this market, lots of others amazing artist too, dont miss it:)</p>http://mariaalmenaart.tumblr.com/post/13594099570http://mariaalmenaart.tumblr.com/post/13594099570Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:23:00 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvc03xscMQ1qmzqgto1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvc03xscMQ1qmzqgto2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvc03xscMQ1qmzqgto3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Photos of the 5th of November March supporting Occupy London, power back to the people! Photographer: Jessica Kim Woodward.</p>http://mariaalmenaart.tumblr.com/post/13408563855http://mariaalmenaart.tumblr.com/post/13408563855Sun, 27 Nov 2011 13:16:45 -0500“” Evolving technology is about to reunite humanity with the natural world” - Bjork”http://mariaalmenaart.tumblr.com/post/13396990221http://mariaalmenaart.tumblr.com/post/13396990221Sun, 27 Nov 2011 07:15:00 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lv4lktRJYO1qmzqgto1_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lv4lktRJYO1qmzqgto2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Photos from my latest “Rito de Paso” performance at <a href="http://www.resistancegallery.com/" title="Resistance Gallery" target="_blank">Resistance Gallery</a> Photos by Izaskun Gonzalez and Mc Gaffy</p>http://mariaalmenaart.tumblr.com/post/13211561540http://mariaalmenaart.tumblr.com/post/13211561540Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:19:00 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lupxtqkWnk1qmzqgto2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lupxtqkWnk1qmzqgto3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lupxtqkWnk1qmzqgto4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lupxtqkWnk1qmzqgto5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lupxtqkWnk1qmzqgto6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>“<strong>Deos Meos</strong>” New sculpture pieces for Mexico Siniestro Exhibition at <a href="http://www.resistancegallery.com/" title="Resistance Gallery" target="_blank">Resistance Gallery</a>. Photo by Mimetikxs</p>http://mariaalmenaart.tumblr.com/post/12846173152http://mariaalmenaart.tumblr.com/post/12846173152Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:20:00 -0500<a href="http://www.resistancegallery.com/">New Exhibition this Thursday at Resistance Gallery</a>http://mariaalmenaart.tumblr.com/post/12193304056http://mariaalmenaart.tumblr.com/post/12193304056Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:10:09 -0400