Elena Uriz Arangoa

Artista visual 

Elena Uriz Arangoa es una artista visual afincada en Pamplona, especializada en pintura acrílica, técnicas mixtas y retrato contemporáneo. Su obra investiga la figura humana y, especialmente, el retrato femenino como un espacio narrativo donde confluyen la mirada, la identidad y la presencia.

Elena entiende el retrato no como una copia de la realidad, sino como un espacio de encuentro. Le interesa especialmente la mirada y la intensidad psicológica que puede contener un rostro, buscando plasmar aquello que se muestra y aquello que permanece oculto. A través de la experimentación matérica, la artista desarrolla obras de una fuerte carga emocional, capaces de establecer una conexión directa, íntima y sincera con quien observa su trabajo.

Con una trayectoria en constante crecimiento, este año su obra ha sido seleccionada en certámenes artísticos y expuesta en espacios internacionales como la No.35 Gallery (Londres) en la Portrait International Online Group Exhibition 2026 y en la Exposición Internacional Virtual Amarillo  de la Galería Artelibre.

 

Visual Artist

Elena Uriz Arangoa is a visual artist based in Pamplona, ​​specializing in acrylic painting, mixed media, and contemporary portraiture. Her work explores the human figure—specifically the portrait—as a narrative space where gaze, identity, and presence converge. For years, her primary medium of expression was music—a legacy shaped by her father’s passion. However, the lockdown awakened a need for expression that had remained latent since her childhood: painting. Elena views the portrait not as a mere copy of reality, but as a space for encounter. She is particularly drawn to the gaze and the psychological intensity a face can hold, seeking to capture both what is revealed and what remains hidden. Through experimentation with materials, she creates works with a powerful emotional resonance, capable of forging a direct, intimate, and sincere connection with the viewer. With a career that continues to grow, her work has been selected for various art competitions this year and featured in international venues, including the *Portrait International Online Group Exhibition 2026* at No.35 Gallery (London) and the *Amarillo* (Yellow) International Virtual Exhibition hosted by Galería Artelibre.