Mónica Dalmau

Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She studied Studio Art at Dartmouth College and currently lives in the Pacific Northwest. Her mixed media work is inspired by memories of the Caribbean. Her vibrant, playful creations, often centered around birds, celebrate color, and whimsy, inviting viewers into imaginative interpretations of nature. Drawing from a rich palette, her work blends curiosity and artistic expression, resulting in dynamic pieces that reflect joy.

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Mónica Dalmau | Papiros II | Mixed Media on Paper | 27 ½ x 20” The vertical composition features four stylized, long-necked birds in various shades of yellow, orange, brown, and red, arranged in a tight, overlapping cluster. Each bird has an elongated, golden-brown head and a sharp, pointed beak; several wear crowns in shades of red or green. The birds are characterized by bold black outlines and a mix of solid colors and patterns, such as horizontal stripes on their long necks and wing-like forms. At the bottom, five simple, long-stemmed flowers in blue, red, and pink grow from a large, textured orange form. The background consists of a pale, textured lavender.

Papiros II

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Mónica Dalmau | Aves al Atarceder | Mixed Media on Paper | 19 ½ x 12” Stylized geometric painting of two tall, long-necked birds in shades of teal and blue facing each other against a large, glowing red sun. One bird holds a red tulip in its beak while another tulip grows between them. The composition uses bold black outlines and textured patterns in pink, orange, and blue.

Aves al Atardecer

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The vertical composition features a vibrant, red arched window frame with nine square panes, each containing a unique bird. The birds are rendered in a variety of bright colors—including teal, orange, green, and yellow—and are decorated with intricate patterns such as stars, crowns, stripes, and teardrops. The top of the arch is filled with radiant yellow and orange segments, while the window frame is adorned with small, five-petaled blue flowers. The entire structure is set above a field of tall, pointed green grass against a pink and orange background, all framed by a bold, deep-blue border.

Parque de las Palomas 

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A vibrant, stylized painting on a textured blue background features six whimsical, bird-like creatures composed of bold geometric shapes and intricate patterns. The birds are rendered in a warm palette of red, orange, yellow, and green, with slender, pinkish-purple legs and large, concentric-circle eyes. One tall, crane-like bird stands on the right, while others appear to be in mid-motion or floating, including one holding a delicate branch with small pink flowers in its beak. Each figure is defined by thick, dark outlines and interior shading that gives a sense of layered paper or stained glass.

6 Pájaros

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