- City
- Toronto
- Booth
- Nathan Phillips Square
Booth 344
Mariana Aramburu
I was born and raised in Mexico City, where creativity is woven into everyday life. After earning a bachelor’s degree in visual communications, I moved to Vancouver to study creative writing, a journey that deepened my love for storytelling. While working as a travel writer and photographer, I began exploring new creative outlets and discovered paper as a versatile, affordable, and endlessly inspiring medium.
Now based in Toronto, I combine my background as an artist and storyteller to create intricate papercut pieces that reflect my immigration story and dual cultural heritage. My work merges the rich traditions of Mexico with the contemporary influences of Canada, exploring themes of identity, belonging, and our connection to the natural world.
Using recycled paper as my primary medium, I transform everyday materials into whimsical, three-dimensional compositions. Through these creations, I aim to inspire a sense of adventure and invite viewers into a shared world of wonder, curiosity, and storytelling.
