Donna Huanca Bolivian-American, b. 1980

Donna Huanca, an American artist of Bolivian descent, born in 1980 in Chicago, creates immersive and multisensory works that explore themes of identity, the body, and transformation. After studying at the University of Houston and the Städelschule in Frankfurt, Huanca has established herself as a major figure in contemporary art. Her large-scale installations combine painting, sculpture, performance, and sensory elements to create mesmerizing environments that blur the boundaries between art and the viewer. Nude models, painted in vivid colors, interact with organic sculptures and hypnotic soundscapes, inviting a visceral experience of the work. Huanca draws inspiration from diverse sources, from Bolivian indigenous heritage to feminist art and shamanic practices. Her works interrogate notions of corporeality, gender, and spirituality while celebrating the diversity and resilience of the female body. Exhibited at prestigious institutions such as the Belvedere Museum in Vienna, the Marciano Art Foundation in Los Angeles, and the Yuz Museum in Shanghai, Huanca's installations offer a unique immersive experience that transcends traditional boundaries of art.