I am a Chilean visual artist currently based in Costa Rica, with over 25 years of experience in painting, drawing, and writing. I specialize in academic-style oil painting and have held both solo and group exhibitions in Chile, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and the United States. I am also the author of Colombina y la sonrisa de Dios and regularly contribute to artistic and cultural conversations, including as a panelist on the YouTube program Sin Pelos en la Lengua on Mayoría Silenciada. My work is deeply reflective, exploring symbolic, spiritual, and existential themes related to human nature and culture. I value quality, perseverance, and staying true to my principles, and I enjoy collaborating with others to bring meaningful projects to life.

María Jimena Navarro M.

I am a Chilean visual artist currently based in Costa Rica, with over 25 years of experience in painting, drawing, and writing. I specialize in academic-style oil painting and have held both solo and group exhibitions in Chile, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and the United States. I am also the author of Colombina y la sonrisa de Dios and regularly contribute to artistic and cultural conversations, including as a panelist on the YouTube program Sin Pelos en la Lengua on Mayoría Silenciada. My work is deeply reflective, exploring symbolic, spiritual, and existential themes related to human nature and culture. I value quality, perseverance, and staying true to my principles, and I enjoy collaborating with others to bring meaningful projects to life.

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I am a Chilean visual artist currently based in Costa Rica, with over 25 years of experience in painting, drawing, and writing. I specialize in academic-style oil painting and have held both solo and group exhibitions in Chile, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and the United States. I am also the author of Colombina y la sonrisa de Dios and regularly contribute to artistic and cultural conversations, including as a panelist on the YouTube program Sin Pelos en la Lengua on Mayoría Silenciada.

My work is deeply reflective, exploring symbolic, spiritual, and existential themes related to human nature and culture. I value quality, perseverance, and staying true to my principles, and I enjoy collaborating with others to bring meaningful projects to life.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Writer at Self-employed
January 1, 1998 - Present
Wrote various articles and texts, both personal and on request.
Moderator and Customer Service Manager at Workana
December 31, 2020 - September 13, 2025
Moderated and managed customer service on the remote freelance platform.
Panelist at Mayoría Silenciada (YouTube channel)
December 31, 2024 - September 13, 2025
Regular panelist on the program Sin Pelos en la Lengua.
Writer / Content Creator
January 1, 1998 - Present
Wrote articles and texts for personal projects and client requests for various publications and on-demand needs.
Moderator and Customer Service Manager at Workana
December 31, 2020 - September 13, 2025
Moderated platform interactions and managed customer service for remote work assignments.
Panelist at Sin Pelos en la Lengua / Mayoría Silenciada (YouTube)
December 31, 2024 - September 13, 2025
Regular panelist on the program Sin Pelos en la Lengua on the YouTube channel Mayoría Silenciada.
Writer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 1998 - Present
Wrote various articles and texts, both personal and on request.
Panelist at Mayoría Silenciada
December 31, 2024 - September 13, 2025
Regular panelist on the program Sin Pelos en la Lengua on YouTube.
Moderator and Customer Service Manager at Workana
December 31, 2020 - September 13, 2025
Moderation and customer service management; remote work.
Freelance Writer
January 1, 1998 - Present
Writing various articles and texts, both personal and on request
Moderator and Customer Service Manager at Workana
December 31, 2020 - September 13, 2025
Moderated community interactions and managed customer service for a remote freelance platform
Panelist at Mayoría Silenciada (YouTube channel)
December 31, 2024 - September 13, 2025
Regular panelist on the program Sin Pelos en la Lengua
Writer
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2025
Wrote various articles and texts, both personal and on request.
Visual Artist / Exhibiting Artist at Centro Cultural Herediano Omar Dengo
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Participated in the 'Celebremos a los Padres' collective exhibition.
Visual Artist at Galería Matices of the Costa Rica Country Club
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Solo exhibition 'Navegantes' inspired by 'The Tall Ships Races en Aguas Escandinavas'.
Visual Artist at Centro de Estudios Brasileños, San José
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Collective exhibition 'Féminas'.
Panelist at Mayoría Silenciada (Sin Pelos en la Lengua)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Regular panelist on cultural and artistic conversations on the YouTube program.
Author
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Book publication: Colombina y la sonrisa de Dios.
Visual Artist at Hospital Cima, San José
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Individual exhibition.
Visual Artist at Sala Chile, Chilean Embassy in Costa Rica
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Individual Exhibition 'Setenta Veces Siete'.
Visual Artist at Palmares City Fair Art Gallery, San José
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Participation in a collective exhibition.
Moderator and Customer Service Manager at Workana
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020
Remote work; moderator and customer service management.
Visual Artist / Exhibiting Artist at Casa Santo Domingo
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Exhibition 'Desde el Seno de la Tempestad' with Daniela Castellanos, Antigua, Guatemala.
Visual Artist at NYFA GALLERY, Brooklyn, NY
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Exhibition 'La Crisálida'.
Visual Artist at Hotel Intercontinental, Guatemala
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Pro bono Individual Exhibition 'Génesis II' in benefit of HELPS INTERNATIONAL.
Visual Artist at Guatemala
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Retrospective Show 'Trabajos de Media Vida'.
Visual Artist at Hotel Mesón Panza Verde, Antigua, Guatemala
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Individual Exhibition 'Génesis'.
Visual Artist at Galería el Attico, Guatemala
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Individual Exhibition 'Salón del Coleccionista'.
Artist (Cow Parade Participant) at Cow Parade – Vaca On The Go, San José, Costa Rica
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Participation in Cow Parade event.
Visual Artist at Junkabal Foundation, Guatemala
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Pro bono Collective Exhibition to benefit the Junkabal foundation.
Visual Artist at Galería Bucarest y Hacienda Santa Martina, Santiago, Chile
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2007
Paintings in long-term exhibition.

Education

Graduate in Plastic Arts at Catholic University of Chile
January 11, 2030 - September 13, 2025
Bachelor's degree in Plastic Arts at Catholic University of Chile
January 11, 2030 - September 13, 2025
Graduate in Plastic Arts at Catholic University of Chile
January 11, 2030 - September 13, 2025
Graduate in Plastic Arts at Catholic University of Chile
January 11, 2030 - September 13, 2025
Graduate in Plastic Arts at Catholic University of Chile
January 11, 2030 - January 10, 2026

Qualifications

Colombina y la sonrisa de Dios — Book Author
January 1, 2023 - September 13, 2025
Author – Colombina y la sonrisa de Dios
January 11, 2030 - September 13, 2025
Book Publication: Colombina y la sonrisa de Dios
January 1, 2023 - September 13, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other