LAURA HUERTAS ORTIZ
  
 

                                                                                                                                                           Photo: Courtesy to William Gutierrez Rojas @willicali​ 

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    Engineering builds the world, and art makes it memorable. 

(Huertas, 2023)

  

​Laura Huertas is a multi-talented individual who embodies the roles of civil engineer, artist, sculptor, and designer. Her works stand out for their uniqueness, displaying creative designs that captivate the senses as a powerful medium for communication. Her creations are not merely objects of beauty; they are potent symbols that speak to urgent environmental matters, threats, vulnerability, exposure, disaster risk, and the Sustainable Development Goals. Through her work, Huertas confronts us with the realities of our world, urging us to contemplate the interconnectedness of global changes and the imperative for sustainable development practices.

Laura's art encourages dialogue and action toward a more resilient and equitable future and the profound impact of the roles we must assume.​​​​​​​​​​​

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"The ability to be in front of an artwork and notice the details allows one to be in the moment, and aligns with the same mindfulness skills that can help manage stress. The desire to express oneself creatively relates to a need to feel seen, heard, and understood. All of these things together can build up resilience, support, and emotional well-being, and help people feel more in control even during times of chaos and uncertainty."

MoMA article. Artful Practices for Well-Being, Armstrong, J. (2020, May 18)