Science in Motion
This new collection aims to illustrate a passion for other sciences. Inspired by the artist's admiration for Egyptology, the first paintings are dedicated to that captivating field.
2016
Ever since I was a child, my passion for Egypt has been something I couldn’t quite explain. I grew up in a small town in Colombia, much like the magical world of Macondo created by our beloved Nobel laureate, Gabriel García Márquez. One of my earliest memories is of discovering Egypt through a book on Egyptian religion. From that moment, I knew I wanted to become an Egyptologist—a dream that still persists today.
In that small town, I had no access to the internet or libraries, so that book became my window to the outside world. I memorized every page, especially the chapter on the treasures of Tutankhamun. Tutankhamun captivated me, and he became the inspiration for my second painting. I took great care to replicate every detail of his mask.
While it may not be perfectly exact, I meticulously counted the blue stripes in the photos I could find online, dreaming of the day I could count them in person: something I eventually did. So, do you know how many blue stripes Tutankhamun’s mask has?
2022
In 2022, my lifelong dream came true: I finally traveled to Egypt. I journeyed with a group of fellow Egypt lovers from my home country, a trip made possible by an incredible Egyptologist who has dedicated her life to teaching about Egypt in Medellín: Eli. She, along with Tito, a renowned Egyptologist, became my guides, companions, and dear friends on this unforgettable adventure.
I had always imagined I would cry at every monument, but when I arrived, it felt like I had already seen it all so many times online that it was strangely familiar. It wasn’t until I found myself at the Cairo Museum, standing in front of a mirror, that the tears came. I saw my reflection and realized that the 7-year-old girl who had once dreamed of being there, was finally there. I had made it. I brought myself to this place. We did it, Cami—that’s what I thought in that moment.
Before the trip, I painted a piece that expressed all the emotions I felt while preparing for this dream. This painting became the catalyst for my first conversation with Tito, who is not only an Egyptologist but also an artist I admire. In the artwork, you can see a representation of Anubis from the Book of the Dead, weighing the heart against Maat. I replaced the heart with the Anj. In the background, I included my name next to two of my favorite queens: Hatshepsut and Nefertiti.
