Milena Arango is a Colombian artist based in West Palm Beach, driven by discipline and a deep passion for her work. She thrives on adventure and the exploration of new ideas to create compelling works of art. Her journey into the world of art was ignited by her mother’s boundless curiosity and zest for life. Growing up, she had the privilege of experiencing diverse cultures, languages, and people, which has profoundly influenced her artistic perspective.
Introspection is her most significant project to date, a labor of love that has spanned over 8 1/2 years. The project is crafted using the natural pigment of the Tectona Grandis tree. Each element holds deep personal and symbolic meaning.
EXHIBITION | November 4, 2024 – December 28, 2024
RECEPTION | November 21, 2024 | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm | Lite bites + beverages
Free Admission for all ages
See gallery hours here.
Organizer
Milena Arango was born in Cali, Colombia in 1978. Because of her mothers’ studies, Milena grew up traveling in her childhood and later as an adult decided that was the turn that she needed in her work. She graduated from Visual Arts in Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in 2001 and then took a journey in theather for few years.
She’s a passionate and dedicated artist, always finding new ways to keep her work dynamic and motivated. To keep this up she travels and takes different art residencies around the world to keep her inspiration high. In her latest years her work has been followed by psychoanalytic therapy which relates her relationship with her mother and her communication with nature.
Venue
The Armory Art Center campus facilities include three buildings dedicated to art classes, a sculpture garden, and an interior tented courtyard.
The Armory Art Center provides art classes for students of all ages, exhibitions, art salons, lectures, and special events. Nearly 100 courses held in 12 state-of-the-art studios are offered including
- ceramics, photography & digital media, drawing, jewelry, painting, printmaking, textiles & fiber, and sculpture.
- Youth art classes and summer art camps are offered.
- Various exhibitions are hosted throughout the year in three galleries.
- The campus, located at 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach, at the south end of Howard Park, includes three buildings—the two former Palm Beach County National Guard Armory buildings and the Young Artists Studio Facility.
