Mariela Garibay
Peruvian sculptor, Mariela Garibay is known for her tender, curvy sculptures that capture the quiet beauty of human connection. Working in bronze, alabaster, and marble, the Peruvian artist transforms childhood memories and everyday emotions into timeless, collectibles.
Who is Mariela Garibay?
Mariela Garibay is a Peruvian sculptor known for creating curvy, stone figures that capture moments of joy, tenderness, and human connection. Born in Lima in 1976, Garibay studied sculpture at the Catholic University of Peru (PUCP) and later earned a master’s degree in urban design, art, and society from the University of Barcelona. Blending technical mastery with a poetic approach to form, Mariela's stylized, naked figures have garnered recognition across Latin America and Europe.
Garibay’s work is characterized by rounded, figurative forms—often inspired by the innocence and vulnerability of childhood. Sculptures such as Fragility, Chance, and Heartbeat convey themes of connection, memory, and inner peace. The Peruvian sculptor meticulously develops each sculpture over months of conceptualization, drawing, and hands-on craftsmanship. Working with materials like Carrara marble, alabaster, and bronze, Garibay's sculptures are smooth, soft, and carry a deep connection to her Peruvian culture.
Her sculptural process has earned her numerous awards, including the prestigious Winternitz Prize (1997, 1999) and the National Design Award for Peruvian Crafts (2005). Since Garibay’s early solo exhibition Piedra sobre piedra in Peru, she has exhibited internationally in cities such as Paris, Saint-Tropez, Geneva, Knokke, and Venice. Today, she lives and works in Barcelona, where she continues to refine her artistic technique.
Garibay’s sculptures are held in private art collections around the world and have been featured in art magazines that specialize in collectible sculpture. Her work appeals to collectors seeking meaningful, handmade sculpture that radiates warmth and emotional depth. Whether in bronze or hand-carved stone, each piece is the result of a slow, thoughtful process rooted in love—for the idea, the material, and the person who will one day live with it.
