M-7578-DJ: A Journey of Repair and Self-Discovery

Year 2018

Art Project

Fotography

Illustration

In collaboration with mechanic Luis María de Palacio, I embarked on a transformative project to restore a vintage Citroën 2CV that had been sitting unused for over 20 years. This project is not just about fixing a car—it’s a deeper exploration of the emotional and symbolic relationships between humans and objects. As I delved into the intricate mechanisms of the car, I mirrored this process within myself, learning about the hidden connections between its parts and how they could serve as metaphors for the human experience.

To bridge this relationship, I reinterpreted the car’s components using soft, tactile materials like plushes, creating a space where others could engage with the vehicle through touch, expressing emotions and thoughts that words often fail to capture. This project aims to reflect how the act of repair can become a form of self-reflection, connecting us not only to the objects in our lives but also to each other.

Creation process

Car repair process

Instruction manual

As part of the project, I created an instruction manual to guide me through the unfamiliar world of mechanics. This manual became both a literal and metaphorical tool, helping me understand how each part of the car—wheels, engine, exhaust—functioned and how they were interconnected. Each component of the car mirrored aspects of human experience: the wheels that help us move forward, the horn that allows us to communicate, and the trunk that holds our memories. Through this manual, I navigated not only the physical process of bringing the car back to life but also the emotional and psychological connections that emerged along the way. Here, I present material from the repair process, along with photos I took and video clips I recorded throughout the project.

I’m a graphic designer specializing in the arts and cultural fields. I thrive on projects that allow me to combine my passion for art with my skills in communication and design, exploring the role and influence of art in today’s society.

Education

Instituto Europeo Di Design

2014 – 2018

Madrid, Spain

Bachelor’s in Graphic Design and Communication

Oslo Metropolitan University

2022 – 2024

Oslo, Norway

Master’s in Art and Society

Skills

Webdesign

UX Design + Website Design

Photography

Skills in composition + photo editing

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop + InDesign + Illustrator

 
 

Graphic Design                                 Concept development + branding + illustration + layoutdesign + bookbinding

Experience

Freelance designer

July 2019 – present

Brand + Website Design for small businesses
publication + layout design
Social media + communication strategies

Student Assistant, OsloMet

September 2023 – May 2024

Assisting art students with Adobe programs + use of camera and photography equipment + photography assistant for photo shoots

«Reparatørene kommer!»

November 2023 – December 2023

Participatory art project with a school class in Oslo + developing the art project as an artist + leading and managing workshops + execution of public installation

Bragernes ByLab

March 2023 – May 2023

Participatory art project in Drammen, Norway as part of EU-project CONTRA (CONflict in TRAnsformations). As an assistant in the project: recruitment of participants + handling set design and room setup + facilitating and executing the ByLabs experience

Art Gallery Cruz Más Cruz

April 2019 – June 2019

Webdesign + support in curating exhibition + recreation of Cruz Novillo’s artwork

Bow Tie fashion brand

November 2018 – March 2019

Community manager + social media strategist + panning and implementing strategies for social media

Next 3000 Design Studio

June 2018 – November 2018

Design intern. Brand identity + layout design + UX/Web design

Lina Ortas Communication

February 2016 – July 2016

Design + marketing intern + creation of content for social media for different brands + design of mailchimp e-newsletters

WE ARE FAIR!

February 2016

International art festival in Madrid, Spain. Exhibited a cooking book with illustrations + layout design + bookbinding

ARLES, Les Rencontres de la Photographie

June 2017

Photography portfolio review with Rafael Doctor (Director of the Andalusian Photography House)