Art Gallery Alquimia: clay, memory and territory at ABC Art Baja 2026

→ Art Gallery Alquimia: Clay, Memory, and Territory at ABC Art Baja 2026. As part of ABC Art Baja California 2026, Art Gallery Alquimia's participation stands out as one of the most sensitive and connected proposals within the program in Todos Santos. This space, located in the heart of the town, integrates into the festival circuit as a meeting point where art is not only exhibited but also experienced through the material, the symbolic, and the collective. The gallery presents the work of artist Elena Vásquez, whose work unfolds in a territory where the human, the animal, and the spiritual converge in a profoundly symbolic visual language. Through ceramics and oil painting on wood, she constructs a universe of hybrid beings that allude to ancestral guardians and archaic memories, rooted in the relationship between body, nature, and territory. Inspired by the desert landscapes and the oasis of Baja California Sur, her work falls within an imaginary realm close to magical realism, where the visible and the invisible are in constant dialogue. Beyond its aesthetic dimension, Vásquez's practice prompts reflection on the connection to the divine and the urgency of preserving the ecosystems we inhabit. Clay, as a primary material, is not only a medium but an extension of the earth itself: molded and transformed, each piece becomes an almost ritualistic gesture that invites us to reconnect with ancestral knowledge and recognize the essential unity between human beings and the natural environment. As part of its participation in the festival, Art Gallery Alquimia will activate its space through two special events taking place on March 27 and 28, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m., at its location on Paseo Álvaro Obregón, next to Casa Tota, in downtown Todos Santos. On March 27, the Clay and Beer Workshop will be held, an experience that combines hands-on work with a relaxed and convivial atmosphere. On March 28th, a clay workshop on the pre-Columbian Quimbaya culture will be held, where participants can explore historical and cultural references through ceramic practice. Both events require prior registration by emailing maleva18@gmail.com. With this program, Art Gallery Alquimia not only expands the exhibition experience but also fosters a direct connection between the public and the creative processes, strengthening the link between art, community, and territory within the ABC Art Baja circuit.