Pope Ariza, debuts her solo exhibition, nostalgia, which all started with a piece called “I’m raining.” This exhibit is her contemplation of the rain and gratitude for a simple, but meaningful life. Two differing rooms at the gallery symbolize the duality of nostalgia, where both highs and lows interconnect.
Ariza was inspired by the novel “One Hundred Years of Solitude” by Colombian Nobel prize winning author, Gabriel García Marquez. Ariza found herself having intense feelings of nostalgia through the novel that led her to explore what these emotions meant to her. By reflecting on memories, losses, joyful moments, as well as people and parts of herself from the past that are no longer present, Ariza found the root of her nostalgia; the perfect combination of happiness and sadness.
Ariza’s curiosity to explore and to learn about the human experience led her to study these emotions carefully, having her own conclusions about nostalgia, which is represented in each piece.
I’m Raining, 2024, Acrylic and oil pastel on raw canvas 40” x 40”
$4200
“Love followed him everywhere he went, leaving very simple but impossible-to-ignore signs.” — Pope Ariza
Pope Ariza
Joy, 2025, Acrylic on raw canvas
60” x 48”
$6200
“And all that makes him love himself.”
Pope Ariza
Lighter, 2025, Acrylic and oil pastel on raw canvas
40” x 40”
$3800
“In a fragment of enchantment for his life, time stopped for him.”
Pope Ariza is a Colombian born artist currently residing in Atlanta, GA, whose creations emanate joy and celebrate the essence of wonder. Through loose figurative works, Pope welcomes the viewer into a world of discovery, play and joyous self-exploration. Her work captures the simplicity and beauty of life's moments.
The artist finds inspiration in Colombian nature and culture, her life experiences between cultures, the simplicity of a minimalist lifestyle, her life's journey through purpose, self-discovery and motherhood. Her paintings serve as portals to a world where every stroke tells a story of introspection and interconnectedness. With each piece, she seeks to evoke a sense of wonder and harmony, reminding us of the boundless possibilities that lie within and around us.Pope is passionate about creating a meaningful life that has room for growth, self-love, spirituality, creativity and balance. Through journaling and painting she remains in touch with her soul.
“Where my soul is happy, there I will.” — Pope Ariza
