Place: San Juan
Born: 1970
Biography:
Mariestella Colón Astacio is a visual artist currently living and working in the greater Atlanta area. She was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico in 1970. Mariestella studied at the San Juan League and the Central School of Visual Arts in Santurce. She is known for her paintings, sculptures, and installations, often inspired by the art of the 1970s, including contemporary sculptors and artists focused on the human form, like Eva Hesse and Robert Gober. Her work has been exhibited in galleries and museums in Puerto Rico, the United States, and Europe.