Bio
Marilyn Valiente is a multimedia artist whose work is a fusion of psychology and spirituality. Drawing from her background as a psychotherapist and her fascination with symbols, archetypes and Buddhist philosophy, Valiente creates intricate, layered pieces that explore the complexity of the human experience, women’s issues, and societal concerns.
Currently with a studio in Miami International Fine Art, she is working primarily with textile. Valiente sews, hand stitches, paints, and prints bold textures and narratives that honor the strong women in her life, including her mother, grandmother, and sister. Her art breaks free from the traditional canvas constraints, weaving together fragments of reality and abstractions to provoke awareness and inspire change.
Valiente’s work has been exhibited in locally and internationally. Recent solo shows, includes “Under the Circus Tent” October 2025 at Mundo Arte Gallery in North Miami Beach, Florida, and “Dreaming of a Time” June 2024 at Miami International Fine Art (MIFA)Florida. Selected to participate in in group shows in 2025 include: In April 2025
Quartet in 29 Parts, CollaboArtive 2025 Biennial competition, Saladrigas Gallery, Miami, FL, April 2025, “Ancestral Lines”, Coral Spring Museum, curated by Juliena Forero, Ph.D., Coral Springs, Florida and “Threating America”, FAMA project, Museum of Contemporary Art America (MoCAA), curated by Ivonne Ferrer, Kendall, Florida.
International group exhibitions “Paisajes Liricos”, curated by Silvia, Medina, Art Concept Alternative, Santander, Spain,
Haegeumgang Theme Museum, South Korea,
Galeria Bo Escalate, San Jose, Costa Rica, and
Galería de Artes Visuales Juan Manuel Cedeño del
Ministério de Cultura de Panamá, Panamá
Awards include the Margaret Cordish Deborah Memorial Award at the Florida Watercolor Society for Best in show at the Broward Art Guild for “Transformed”, and Miami Watercolor Society for “Heavy Load” and “the Little Swimmer”
Statement
As a multimedia artist and former psychotherapist, my practice merges visual art with psychological insight. Informed by Jungian archetypes and Buddhist philosophy, I explore the thin line between abstract thought and lived reality. Through bold color, repetitive motifs, and intricate textures, I create pieces that resonate with psychological depth.
My current body of works centers on the tactile language of textiles— stitching, painting, and printing onto hand-dyed fabrics. This medium embodies fluidity and complexity, departing from traditional confines. This choice is also deeply personal; it honors the influence of the women in my life—my mother, grandmother, and sister—while allowing me to construct intricate, "collage-like" compositions defined by strong lines, abstracted forms, and bold patterning.
Ultimately, I strive to weave a tapestry that delves into the complexities of human struggle, women’s issues, and the spiritual interconnectedness of our world. Each piece serves as a layered exploration of the universal symbols that shape our internal and outer landscape.