In the everyday details of Bogotá’s streets, windows and doorways lies a living archive of stories. Colombian artists Lina Prieto and Jimmy Espinosa, also known as creative duo J&L Constructores, have made it their mission to capture these stories in painting. In this interview, we dive into their creative journey, their celebrated Umbrales (Thresholds) series, and the real human lives reflected in their work.

Working from her studio in Bogotá, Gaviria creates abstract paintings and architectural wall reliefs that bring calm and order to an otherwise chaotic urban environment. In this interview, Juana Gaviria speaks candidly about her intuitive creative process, her relationship with colour, how her environment shapes her work, and why being an artist is less of a sprint and more of a marathon.