Ana Liz Cordero

Ana Liz Cordero (Cuenca, 1987) is an Ecuadorian artist whose
practice is deeply informed by her cultural heritage and an
enduring connection to the natural world. As a child, she
traveled with her father through the provinces of Azuay and
Cañar, where she encountered Incan traditions of sustainable
living and spiritual respect for the land. These formative
experiences shaped her understanding of nature as a sacred
and generous force, and instilled in her a lasting reverence for
the wisdom of “Pacha Mama” and the importance of sharing
what the Earth provides.

This respect for the natural world lies at the heart of her artistic
identity. Cordero incorporates organic materials and spiritual
symbolism to explore the unity between humans, nature, and
the divine. Influenced by biblical themes, her work seeks to
uplift and inspire, encouraging viewers to reconnect with the
sacredness of the environment. Abstraction is central to her
visual language, allowing her to express the divine presence in
creation and highlight the profound interconnectedness of all
living things.

Since relocating to Dubai in 2019, Cordero has continued this
dialogue through a process she calls “organic abstraction”.
Her layered compositions incorporate local materials—such
as sand, flowers, soil, and shells, imbuing her paintings with
a sculptural, tactile quality. Inspired by land art and artists
like Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, and Michelangelo, she
emphasizes form, texture, and the spiritual potential of raw
materials. Her use of monochromatic palettes underscores the
movement and energy of natural forms, turning overlooked
elements into lasting, meaningful artworks rooted in
environmental awareness and spiritual reflection.

In her latest limited-edition series of twelve works, “Unity”,
presented at Editions – Downtown Design 2025, Cordero
reflects on collective identity through the lens of indigenous
Latin American communities. Drawing from the symbolic facial
patterns painted with Wituk by the Sarayacu women of the
Ecuadorian Amazon, known as the guardians of ancestral
wisdom and biodiversity, Cordero honors their strength
and resilience. Black motifs evoke resistance; white grounds
symbolize peace and spiritual clarity. Black pepper seeds
appear throughout as metaphors for regeneration, shared
responsibility, and the abundance of the land, especially
from the Amazon forest. Through this series, the artist invites
viewers to see unity as a powerful tool for resistance and
renewal. This series repositions the importance of unity for
living, evolving structure—one capable of shaping more just
and harmonious futures, reminding us that we are all part of a
larger, interconnected whole.