How can art help us slow down in a fast-paced world? In this special episode, recorded during ARCO Madrid, I sit down with Dominican artist Julia Aurora Guzmán, whose work with ceramics, clay, and sculpture invites us into a state of deep observation and meditation.Guzmán explores themes of stillness, mourning, and centering—not as distressing but as peaceful, grounding experiences. She connects the navel as a symbol of the body’s centre to the broader idea of self-awareness and the universe’s interconnectedness.In the midst of the energy of ARCO Madrid, this conversation became a space of calm—a chance to reflect on art’s ability to create moments of quiet and presence.

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