BIO
Artist, Curator and Exhibition Coordinator
Born in Córdoba, Argentina, with Italian nationality, Montich is an accomplished artist and curator with a diverse and international background. She holds a degree from the Catholic University of Córdoba and completed advanced studies at the Node Center for Curatorial Studies in Berlin, Germany. Over the years, she has held her expertise in painting and drawing by conducting workshops and seminars.
Graciela has participated in artist residencies in Naples, Italy, and has exhibited her work in numerous countries, including Argentina, Uruguay, Italy, Monaco, France, England, and the United States. Her curatorial efforts focus on supporting mid-career artists, and she currently holds curatorial roles at Outing Art Gallery and Lucid Design District Art Gallery in Miami.
In addition to her gallery work, she has curated exhibitions for the AMA Foundation (Asociación Mónaco-Argentina) in Monte Carlo for Art Monaco. Since 2009, she has been deeply involved in charitable activities as part of the Solidarity Commission in the Country of Las Delicias, Córdoba, where she coordinates exhibitions featuring Argentine artists, with all proceeds donated to the Bank Food in Argentina.
STATEMENT
Graciela Montich’s artistic work delves into a profound relationship with the natural world, one she defines as the untouched, physical environment free from human interference. Montich contrasts this with the artificial world shaped by human influence, proposing an alternative approach to how humans engage with nature. Instead of maintaining a distant, observer stance, her art invites immersion, fostering a “subject-subject” relationship where humans actively participate in and respect the natural order, rather than merely exploiting it.
Her medium of choice—oils and mixed media on pure linens, which she primes herself—further emphasizes the organic and raw qualities of her work. This careful selection aligns with her philosophical focus on nature’s purity, echoing her commitment to preserving and highlighting the intrinsic value of the natural world. Montich’s process, refined over 20 years, promotes an evolution in how we perceive our connection with nature. By recognizing nature as an active entity with agency, rather than as a passive, exploitable resource, Montich challenges traditional views and suggests a pathway toward a more respectful, harmonious coexistence.
Through her art, Montich encourages this shift in perception, believing it could transform how we inhabit the world. If humans begin to see themselves not as dominators of nature, but as equals within it, this could inspire a profound rethinking of our role in the environment and lead to more sustainable, ethical interactions with the ecosystems that sustain life.