I am a visual artist and art educator, specialising in painting, drawing, and sculpture. With more than 100 artworks sold worldwide, my work bridges art, science, and culture to foster dialogue, understanding, and social enrichment. I am committed to creating art that inspires connection and lasting impact. Much of my practice explores themes such as mental health, immigration, women’s stories and empowerment. I speak fluently Spanish, English and I am currently learning Dutch in a B1 level.

Marcela Perrusquía

I am a visual artist and art educator, specialising in painting, drawing, and sculpture. With more than 100 artworks sold worldwide, my work bridges art, science, and culture to foster dialogue, understanding, and social enrichment. I am committed to creating art that inspires connection and lasting impact. Much of my practice explores themes such as mental health, immigration, women’s stories and empowerment. I speak fluently Spanish, English and I am currently learning Dutch in a B1 level.

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I am a visual artist and art educator, specialising in painting, drawing, and sculpture. With more than 100 artworks sold worldwide, my work bridges art, science, and culture to foster dialogue, understanding, and social enrichment. I am committed to creating art that inspires connection and lasting impact. Much of my practice explores themes such as mental health, immigration, women’s stories and empowerment.

I speak fluently Spanish, English and I am currently learning Dutch in a B1 level.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Dutch
Advanced
Portuguese
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelancer and Entrepreneur at Self-employed
January 1, 2023 - Present
Freelance multidisciplinary artist, educator, and consultant; sold and exhibited works internationally.
Visual Artist at Self-employed
January 1, 2023 - Present
Created and sold artworks; approximately 60 pieces in private collections across NL, DE, ES, IT, IE, UK, USA, MX.
Artist in Residence at Stedelijk Museum
January 1, 2023 - Present
Residency program with collaborations and illustrations for academic and public-facing contexts.
Founder at HerArt Workshop Series
January 1, 2024 - Present
Workshop series focusing on female artists; includes art history, group activities, and painting creation.
Founder / Instructor at Treehouse Creative School
January 1, 2024 - Present
Co-founded and teaches at Treehouse Creative School; engages students in interdisciplinary art practices.
Collaboration Illustrator at Academic Collaborations
January 1, 2022 - Present
Selected collaborations with researchers from University of Amsterdam, VU Amsterdam, Utrecht University, Princeton University, and University of Cambridge; contributed illustrations for covers and scientific meetings.

Education

B.A. in Visual Arts (Honors) at Faculty of Fine Arts, Autonomous University of Querétaro (UAQ)
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
MD (Medical Doctor and Surgery) at Faculty of Medicine, Hidalgo University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Residency (Medicine) at Hidalgo University - Residency Program
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Study Abroad / Exchange at Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Granada
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Artist of the Month
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
Award - Somos Uaq Art Festival
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
Feature: Artist Close Up - Contemporary Art Magazine, Edition #4
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
Grant UI/UX Design
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
Grant: Life from a Different Perspective
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
Bulletin: Brain Center Cover Story (University Medical Center Utrecht incoming)
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Professional Services, Other