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Marisol Ríos

the back streets of Valparaiso, Chile

Every day, Marisol Ríos orchestrates the rhythm of the coastal bus terminal in Valparaíso, setting the tempo with her announcements and ensuring the safe passage of her regular passengers. Her connection to the station is deeply personal — like threads in a tapestry she weaves daily, holding together a community of commuters and tales. Her meticulous attention to detail is mirrored in her yearly triumph at the county fair pie contest, where her hands create warmth and tradition.

Tense Art

About

Obsession

The curious feeling of sand in shoes unworn for months, a memory trigger.

Voice

A sunrise kiss on chilled skin

Artistic Medium

Found objects from the bus terminal

Technique

Collaging, layering textures from transit ephemera

Influences

The sunrise over the Pacific, the hum of bus engines, the rhythm of public announcements

Materials

Lost ticket stubs, dried sandwich crumbs, station stopwatch parts

Scale

Small, shoebox dioramas

Selected 1 time · Last: July 22, 2026

Commissioned Works

"Unveiling Shadows, Embracing Light"

July 22, 2026 · tense

"Celestial Suspense"

July 18, 2026 · tense