Hi, I'm Luz Belén Mediza Balbarrera—a textile designer and illustrator who loves blending color, texture, and storytelling into hand-painted silk artworks. I enjoy organizing and teaching art workshops and am the author and illustrator of a children's book that blends visual art with narrative to spark curiosity and cultural appreciation. My work has been featured in art exhibitions showcasing my illustration and embroidery pieces. I'm dedicated to continuous learning and creating meaningful, innovative projects.

Luz Belén Mediza Balbarrera

Hi, I'm Luz Belén Mediza Balbarrera—a textile designer and illustrator who loves blending color, texture, and storytelling into hand-painted silk artworks. I enjoy organizing and teaching art workshops and am the author and illustrator of a children's book that blends visual art with narrative to spark curiosity and cultural appreciation. My work has been featured in art exhibitions showcasing my illustration and embroidery pieces. I'm dedicated to continuous learning and creating meaningful, innovative projects.

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Hi, I’m Luz Belén Mediza Balbarrera—a textile designer and illustrator who loves blending color, texture, and storytelling into hand-painted silk artworks. I enjoy organizing and teaching art workshops and am the author and illustrator of a children’s book that blends visual art with narrative to spark curiosity and cultural appreciation.

My work has been featured in art exhibitions showcasing my illustration and embroidery pieces. I’m dedicated to continuous learning and creating meaningful, innovative projects.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Dutch
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Art Educator at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2024 - Present
Design and lead art workshops for adults, elderly adults, women and children; conducted sessions at The Beach (Amsterdam) and other venues; worked with schools in Amsterdam to run children’s workshops; authorship and illustration of a children’s book.
Author and Illustrator at Self-published / Children's Book
January 1, 2024 - Present
Author and illustrator of a Spanish-language children's book; blended visual art and narrative to inspire curiosity and cultural appreciation.
Freelance Art Educator for Adults at Amsterdam Fashion Academy
January 1, 2024 - Present
Designed and led art workshops for adults, focusing on creativity, self-expression, and artistic technique, with opportunities to develop exhibitions and personal projects in textile design and illustration.
Workshop Designer and Lead Artist at The Beach, Amsterdam
January 1, 2024 - Present
Designed and led art workshops for adults, focusing on creativity, self-expression, and artistic technique.
Workshop Designer and Lead Artist at DE 1800 Roeden, Amsterdam
January 1, 2024 - Present
Designed and led art workshops for women and children.
Exhibition Organizer/Curator at Intussen Gallery
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Participated in and organized group exhibitions in 2024 and 2025.
Freelance Art Teacher at Ontdek Nieuwe Wereld BV
January 1, 2025 - Present
Worked in different schools in Amsterdam, running art workshops for children.
Design and Lead Art Workshops at The Beach
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Design and lead art workshops for adults, focusing on creativity, self-expression, and artistic technique.
Design and Lead Art Workshops at De 1800 Roeden
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Design and lead art workshops for women and children.

Education

Program in Fashion Design / Arts at The City of Liverpool College
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Fashion and Art Design at Amsterdam Fashion Academy
January 1, 2020 - February 10, 2026
Course at Amsterdam Fashion Academy
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Diploma at The City of Liverpool College
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Garment design with plastic
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026
ASBCI Yearbook 2019: Garment design with plastic
January 1, 2019 - February 10, 2026
Book in Spanish 'Mallkiyla estrella perdida' - Visual Art Journal: Interview and Illustrations
January 1, 2024 - February 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Retail, Other