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1. What is the essence of Gloria’s work?

Gloria's art is a testament to a profound process of physical, emotional, and spiritual evolution. Her work is not only an artistic journey but also a path of healing, marked by moments of deep struggle and transformation.

Through her creations, she engages in a dialogue with both feminine and masculine archetypes, integrating their energies and confronting both personal and collective shadows. Her process requires her to navigate difficult and unconventional passages, facing and questioning that which is often deemed unquestionable.

In this sense, her work anticipates what is yet to come, acting as a mirror and a visionary exploration of the transitions and challenges that lie ahead.

2.What techniques does Gloria Cascón Calvar use in her works?

Gloria’s art emerges from a deep exploration of materials and emotions. She uses oil on canvas, combined with mixed media techniques such as pen drawing, textured paper, bandages, gauze, and textile nets. Her work transforms these materials into symbols rich in personal and spiritual meaning, bridging the physical and the ethereal realms.

3.How does Gloria engage with collectors, collaborators, and art enthusiasts?

Gloria values meaningful connections with those who appreciate her work. She is open to artistic collaborations that align with her creative process and vision. While she does not take traditional commissions, she welcomes discussions that might inspire new works, whether through personal narratives, shared themes, or conceptual exchanges.

Collectors, galleries, and creative partners are encouraged to reach out to explore potential synergies. Her goal is to expand the dialogue around transformation, resilience, and art’s role in shaping collective consciousness.

4. Why does Gloria take the Leap of Faith and embrace the digital world?

The Leap of Faith marks a profound symbolic transformation for Gloria Cascón Calvar. By renouncing the physical to embrace the digital, she says goodbye to harmful patterns of the past and to an environment that has often been oppressive. This act of release is both a surrender and a declaration of liberation—a courageous leap into the unknown. It also reflects the essential work of integrating the merchant archetype, an indispensable role for any artist seeking to survive and thrive. The digital realm becomes an ethereal and spiritual space, offering her art new permanence and connection.

5. Why does Gloria burn part of her physical artwork?

Burning physical works is a deliberate and symbolic act in Gloria’s artistic journey. This process is part of her ongoing evolution, representing release, transformation, and rebirth. By converting select pieces into NFTs and burning the originals, she explores the impermanence of physicality while granting the artwork a second life in the digital realm.

This decision may continue to evolve as her artistic expression and public reception unfold. Ultimately, it reflects her personal and creative metamorphosis—allowing her art to transcend conventional boundaries and exist in new, untethered spaces.

6. Are Gloria’s works available for purchase?

Yes. Gloria's works are available in two formats:

• Physical Artworks: A significant portion of her paintings can be acquired as traditional physical works.

• NFTs on SuperRare: If a physical work remains unsold, Gloria may choose to convert it into an NFT. In such cases, the original painting is burned, giving birth to a unique digital artwork with a second life.

7. Do the works come with a certificate of authenticity?

Physical Artworks: If still available, physical pieces include a signed Certificate of Authenticity to guarantee their originality and provenance.

NFTs: The blockchain itself serves as an immutable certificate of ownership and authenticity, preserving the work’s history and value.

Leap of Faith NFTs: When a physical artwork is burned, the act is recorded and becomes an integral part of the NFT, ensuring its authenticity.

8. What payment methods and delivery options are available?

For NFT purchases:

• Transactions are securely processed in Ethereum (ETH) or other supported blockchain currencies.

• Collectors receive both the NFT and the accompanying burning ritual video when applicable.

• For physical artworks (if still available):

  • Artworks are professionally packaged to ensure safe delivery.

  • International bank transfers are accepted as the primary payment method.

  • Shipping costs are covered by the artist.