Vale Colvin

Vale Colvin is a multidisciplinary artist from Chile whose work spans painting, illustration, and installation, engaging with themes of memory, identity, and the intersection of personal and collective histories. Born and raised in Santiago, Colvin draws heavily from Chilean cultural heritage, layering indigenous motifs with contemporary visual language to explore issues of belonging and transformation. Their artistic journey began in childhood, inspired by the vibrant colors and narratives of Latin America, and evolved through formal studies at Universidad de Chile, where Colvin honed a distinctive style marked by bold colors, intricate patterns, and symbolic storytelling.

Colvin’s exhibitions, both in Chile and internationally, invite audiences to reflect on notions of home, displacement, and the ever-shifting boundaries between reality and imagination. Through an innovative blend of traditional and modern techniques, Vale Colvin continues to contribute a unique voice to the global conversation on art and identity.