*1986 in Vigo (Galicia, Spain). Graduated at UdK’s postgraduate master’s program Art in Context with Prof. Dr. Jörg Heiser. Studied fine arts at Salmanca’s University. Exchange student at Aalto University Helsinki and at Barcelona University. 2019 Nominated for the Elsa-Neumann-Scholarship of Berlin (Nafög). Alumni of the exhibitions-abroad promotion program of the IFA (Institute for Foreign Cultural Relations). Her work has been shown at places like New Media Society in Teheran, the AHNE Festival Helsinki, during the XIII Havanna Biennial, the Museo del Mar in Vigo and in several group and solo exhibitions in Berlin, where she lives and works since 2011.
Alonso’s artistic practice explores the contemporary possibilities of the portrait genre, emphasizing the active participation of the communities she works with. In recent years, Alonso has turned her focus to marine ecosystems, exploring the complex relationships between humans and the oceanic environment. Through collaborations with scientists, coastal communities, and ecological entities, she explores and highlights underrepresented narratives and ecological challenges. Her work advocates for moving beyond anthropocentric perspectives, presenting alternative images and narratives that challenge traditional portraiture and embrace a “more-than-human” approach.