Montserrat Alsina
Valencia, Venezuela | Multidisciplinary Artist
Montserrat Alsina is a multidisciplinary artist from Valencia, Venezuela, whose work spans art, education, and holistic practices. She holds degrees in Art, Education, and Psychology from Rhodes College and an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. As a cultural innovator and collaborator, she co-founded Nahui Ollin: Ceremonial Dances of Mexico, 18th Street Pilsen Open Studios, Colibrí Studio Gallery, and the Arts and Culture Committee of Pilsen in Chicago. Additionally, she is a member of the International Yoga Alliance and divides her time between Chicago and the Dominican Republic.
Montserrat's artistic journey has been marked by extensive travels and community-based collaborations. Grants have enabled her to work internationally in countries such as Mexico, Germany, and Spain, where she created a diverse range of prints, lithographs, and monoprints. Her printmaking explores the medium's rich possibilities, pushing expressive boundaries and embracing new challenges in image-making.
Recently, Montserrat created a series of monoprints using leaves from native Dominican Republic trees. These pieces, enhanced with watercolors and colored pencils, emerged from meditative dialogues with the printed leaf images. This deeply personal work reflects her profound connection with both nature and the essence of the creative process.
Dedicated to the integration of art, education, and holistic well-being, Montserrat has completed training in multiple disciplines, including:
Energy Yoga (Korean yoga, New York)
Hatha and Pranala Yoga (Bali, Indonesia)
Mindfulness Teaching (Dallas Yoga Center)
Integral Focusing (Centro Transpersonal de Buenos Aires, Argentina)
These experiences have inspired Montserrat to adopt a holistic approach in her teaching, blending poetry, music, movement, culture, and personal narratives. Her unique practice interweaves art, yoga, and mindfulness, creating transformative educational experiences.
"Breathing, observing, and contemplating as a way to connect with the creative space."
