Shame Wound
Original Painting by Estefania Mondaca
Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 900×1200mm
Estefania Mondaca - Ōtautahi, Christchurch
Estefanía Mondaca, originally from Chile, has seamlessly integrated into the vibrant art community of New Zealand since her arrival. Her work has been prominently featured in renowned venues such as the Ashburton Art Gallery, where she was a finalist for ZONTA 2024. Additionally, she has been selected to showcase her work at a group painting show in Coca in June of this year, and is consistently showcased at the Linwood Eastside Gallery as a local artist.
Estefania’s artistic journey is characterized by a rich blend of influences, ranging from her academic background at the Painting School of the University of Chile to charcoal drawing and collage.
Her work often revolves around the theme of memory, capturing the essence of both Chile and New Zealand through a combination of personal recollections and found imagery. Her dedication to materiality and the different phases of her creative process underscores the profound relationship between artists, materials, and their lived realities.
Original Painting by Estefania Mondaca
Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 900×1200mm
Estefania Mondaca - Ōtautahi, Christchurch
Estefanía Mondaca, originally from Chile, has seamlessly integrated into the vibrant art community of New Zealand since her arrival. Her work has been prominently featured in renowned venues such as the Ashburton Art Gallery, where she was a finalist for ZONTA 2024. Additionally, she has been selected to showcase her work at a group painting show in Coca in June of this year, and is consistently showcased at the Linwood Eastside Gallery as a local artist.
Estefania’s artistic journey is characterized by a rich blend of influences, ranging from her academic background at the Painting School of the University of Chile to charcoal drawing and collage.
Her work often revolves around the theme of memory, capturing the essence of both Chile and New Zealand through a combination of personal recollections and found imagery. Her dedication to materiality and the different phases of her creative process underscores the profound relationship between artists, materials, and their lived realities.

