Catalina Estrada's Vibrant Patterns Rooted in Latin American Nature
Catalina Estrada, a designer from Colombia residing in Barcelona, has unveiled a monograph entitled 'Contra la oscuridad' ('Against the Darkness'), published by Celsia. This work highlights more than 20 years of her detailed, nature-themed illustrations. Estrada’s creations are known for their vibrant colors and rhythmic designs, influenced by Latin American landscapes, folk traditions, and indigenous motifs. Her brand is globally licensed for various products, including wallpaper, textiles, and fashion items. A notable initiative involves scarves that support educational kits for children in isolated Amazon regions. Estrada studied graphic design at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana in Medellín and lithography at La Llotja School of Arts in Barcelona. Since 2008, she has worked with author Paulo Coelho on cover art and planners. Currently, she is delving into motion graphics with Cavalry software to animate her designs, often featuring jaguars, which symbolize the link between the seen and unseen in indigenous cultures.
Key facts
- Catalina Estrada is a Colombian-born, Barcelona-based designer.
- Her monograph 'Contra la oscuridad' ('Against the Darkness') is published by Celsia.
- The monograph covers over two decades of her illustration work.
- Her patterns are inspired by Latin American nature, culture, and folk art.
- Her brand is licensed worldwide on wallpaper, textiles, fashion, stationery, and homeware.
- A scarf series celebrating the Amazon River funds school kits for children in remote Amazonian regions.
- She studied graphic design at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana in Medellín.
- She participated in Semester at Sea through the University of Pittsburgh.
- She studied lithography at La Llotja School of Arts in Barcelona.
- She has collaborated with Paulo Coelho on day planners since 2008.
- She is currently exploring motion graphics using Cavalry software.
- Jaguars are a recurring motif, symbolizing the connection between visible and invisible worlds in indigenous Latin American cultures.
Entities
Artists
- Catalina Estrada
- Paulo Coelho
Institutions
- Celsia
- Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
- University of Pittsburgh
- La Llotja School of Arts
- PRINT Magazine
Locations
- Colombia
- Barcelona
- Spain
- Medellín
- Amazon River
- Amazon rainforest
- La Guajira
- China
- Morocco