Mena Guerrero: Transdisciplinary Art and Contemporary Performance

Mena Guerrero is a Guatemalan transdisciplinary artist whose practice bridges the visual and sensory through painting, performance, and installation. Currently based between Guatemala and Europe, including a residency at Fondation Fiminco in Paris, she holds a degree in Transdisciplinary Arts from Michael Polanyi College and trained as a singer at Maastricht Conservatorium. Mena Guerrero creates what she terms affective paraphernalia, transforming personal experiences into emblematic worlds that invite multisensory participation. Her work often addresses the relationship between the body and the environment, utilizing vibrant colors and alternative surfaces to push beyond traditional visual experiences. With exhibitions spanning Guatemala, Germany, the Netherlands, and Turkey, she has received recognition such as the Beca Flotador and the Galería Abierta prize. Her methodology integrates anthropology, philosophy, and art therapy, reflecting a deep investigation into how we inhabit spaces. Through her unique blend of sound and visual art, Mena Guerrero constructs self-contained universes that engage the viewer through tactile and auditory dynamics. By situating her practice at the intersection of various disciplines, she explores the transformation and continuity of the self. Her projects, which range from intimate paintings to large-scale performances, serve as starting points for imagining and situating the body within territorial and emotional landscapes. This multi-layered approach has established Mena Guerrero as a significant voice in contemporary Central American art, constantly evolving through research-based experimentation and a commitment to sensory storytelling.