During her residency at Collegium, Laura Mema will develop a project focused on the study of the invisible structures of the landscape from a spiritual and energetic perspective. Her research will take the yamur of Arévalo—an element of Muslim origin that can be found on the Church of Santo Domingo—as a starting point to create works that function as mystical weapons of universal connection. Using materials such as minerals, textiles, copper, and natural pigments, she will explore the relationship between cultural heritage, biodiversity, and local memory, weaving together spirituality, architecture, and history.

Born in Santiago del Estero (Argentina) in 1978, Laura Mema is a visual artist and researcher. She lives and works in Madrid. She holds a degree in Fine Arts from the National University of Córdoba and the Complutense University of Madrid. Her work has been exhibited at institutions such as MACBA and Centro Conde Duque, and in galleries including Fresh Gallery and Nora Fisch. In addition to her visual practice, she has led workshops focused on connecting with the invisible world around us, using activations based on vibrations related to different species in nature and healing frequencies through cymatic instruments, tuning forks, crystals, as well as integrating Kundalini yoga and color as a means of connecting with the intangible.