Sandra Zegarra Patow
I am Sandra Zegarra Patow, a Peruvian artist graduated from IMD (Interactive Media Design) at the Royal Academy of Arts in The Hague. I have a deep connection with my Peruvian roots and I create images that lay at the intersection of harmony and odd. Through distorted bodies, dreamy patterns, and by using nature`s color pallete, the artworks that I conceive, invite the viewers to catch a glimpse of my mind.
I was born in Lima, Peru in 1987 and at the age of six, I moved with my parents and my four-year-old little brother to Rotterdam. I grew up and spent most of my life in The Netherlands. Growing up, I remember I would spend my free time dancing, recording stories, and making songs with my younger brother. Straight after school, I would go home to watch my ‘novellas ‘ – one of the few possibilities to be connected with my South American roots.
At the age of 16, I went to the Hofplein Theatre to learn acting, dancing, and singing to become an actress. At that time I got a camera from my mother as a present. From that moment, I felt more drawn to photography than to theatre school.
Quickly I realized that I wanted to do this on a professional level. I went then to study at the Graphic Design Academy where I was allowed to skip a class due to my progress.
After 6 successful years, I graduated from the Royal Acedemy of Arts with an IMD Bachelor’s degree. After I completed my studies I went to work for a brief time at the Eye Museum in Amsterdam for a couple of VR reality exhibitions. Meanwhile, I continued working on my photography projects.
Artist Statement
I am Sandra Zegarra Patow, a Peruvian artist with a degree in Interactive Media Design from the Royal Academy of Arts in The Hague. Deeply connected to my Peruvian roots, my work exists at the intersection of harmony and oddness. Through distorted forms, dreamy patterns, and nature’s color palette, I invite viewers to step into a world that reflects my inner landscape.
My creative practice is intuitive, shaped by my beliefs and the relationships I build with my subjects. It mirrors not only how I approach art but how I navigate life. Culture, traditions, and history influence my work, with nostalgia acting as a thread between my past and present. By embracing these roots, I contribute to the dialogue of identity, both personal and collective.
The women who surround me—strong, resilient, and inspiring—fuel my creativity. They remind me of our shared strength, and through my work, I aim to pass that energy on. Humor, femininity, sexuality, and a touch of sarcasm are all elements I weave into my art, creating a space where the complex and the playful can coexist.
In a fast-paced world where distractions abound, I focus on what truly matters to me: crafting beauty, telling stories, and making meaningful connections. I immerse myself only in projects that are either visually compelling or intellectually stimulating, always aiming to have fun along the way.
Ultimately, my work is about sparking dialogue and encouraging new ways of seeing the world. I believe that art has the power to shift perspectives, and that’s the space where I want my work to live.
1 Maart t/m 10 maart
Expositie KIEKIE Art foundation; Woman in art bij de Hallen Amsterdam
11 Januari 2024 tot 11 Februari
Expositie bij Landhuis bloemhof Curacao
7 Maart t/m 17 maart
Expositie Lunula part 2 Bar Bario Amsterdam
7th December till 2024
OX Space
23 September 2023
Expositie Caribang to the world; Glasfabriek Schiedam
24th Februari till 4th March 2023
Gallery MAMA
21th August till 2th October 2022
Kunstprijs Charlois 2023
19th Januari till the 11th Februari 2023
PEP photographic exploration-project Gallery 254 Forest in Brussel
21th August till 2th October 2022
Kunstprijs Charlois 2022
16th July till 1th October 2022
The Bellhop Hotel
5th May till 5th June 2022
1014 Gallery Londen
December 2021
Huis van Fotografie
4 Juli t/m 1 Augustus 2021
Publieke Werken Rotterdam
1 Augustus t/m 23 augustus 2020
Boijmans Ahoy drive-thru Museum
9 July till 9th August 2020
Publieke Werken Rotterdam
3 November till 28 December 2019
Hostel Ani & Haakien
1 June till 1 September 2019
Pachamamis Rotterdam
2 till 7th March 2019
Tent Rotterdam
The Grey Space in the middle
1 June 2018
Strange Fruits in a Glasshouse – Exhibition & Club Night
16 June 2018
Pica Pica Zomerparade: Jeremy Garcia & Sandra Zegarra Patow
15 August 2017
Showroom MAMA project mami.bricks
31 Oktober 2016
Filmhuis Den Haag
April 2016
Kids of the Industry (KOTI)
April 2016
Cretopia at West-Kruiskade, Rotterdam
November – January 2016
Café Cultura
January 2015
Blender
November 2013
BAR Rotterdam
August 2012
Vief en Vuig
March 2009
Rotown
March 2009
Nederlands Fotomuseum – Las Palmas
Fairytales
Education
2014 – 2018
Royal Academy of Art The Hague
Interactive Media Design
2012 – 2014
Royal Academy of Art The Hague
Photography
2004-2006
Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam
Graphic Design, Print Media and Photography
2006