Martha Chapa

The work of Martha Chapa stands as one of the most consistent and emblematic visual narratives in contemporary Mexican art. Throughout her extensive career, she has explored identity, memory, and aesthetic sensibility through a deeply personal language in which the apple—transformed into symbol, metaphor, and emotional territory—serves as a point of departure for reflecting on everyday life and the intricate relationship between nature, the self, and culture. Her creations are distinguished by technical precision, rich color, and the unique ability to elevate a seemingly simple element into a vessel of layered meaning. Each piece invites both intimate and universal interpretation: the apple becomes nourishment, origin, history, temptation, beauty, and continuity. In Martha’s hands, it becomes a new way of seeing. The Virtual Gallery presented here brings together works from different creative periods, including carefully crafted serigraphs and original pieces that reveal the expressive maturity of the artist. It is an open and accessible experience, where each artwork tells its own story while remaining deeply connected to the essence of her artistic vision. I invite the artistic community, collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts to approach these pieces with intention and curiosity. Acquiring a work by Martha Chapa means joining a legacy that has transcended generations—one that continues to evolve, resonate, and create dialogue within and beyond Mexico. It is an investment in a voice that has shaped a distinct, recognizable, and enduring aesthetic. Every piece available in this exhibition offers a unique opportunity to bring a part of this symbolic universe into your personal collection. Art lives, transforms, and finds new homes where it can continue to speak. If a piece calls to you, let it stay. Sometimes, art chooses the viewer as much as the viewer chooses the art.