Mariel behind "MARALOVE"

  • “Between Pages and Dreams”

    by Mariel Méndez
    I have always felt that TASCHEN books are more than just books: they are small works of art that inspire, provoke, and awaken the gaze. Each page i...

  • “The Art of Getting Lost to Find Yourself”

    by Mariel Méndez
    How moments of confusion or stillness can spark creation.   Sometimes getting lost isn’t a mistake — it’s a way of seeing again. The silence betwee...

  • “The Camera as a Mirror of the Soul”

    by Mariel Méndez
    How photography reveals what we feel more than what we see   There are photographs that seem to speak to us in silence. They’re not perfect—nor do ...

  • “5 Ways to Transform Your Space with Art”

    by Mariel Méndez
    Art doesn’t just decorate a space — it transforms it. A painting, a photograph, or a sculpture can shift the energy of a room, tell a story, and re...

  • “My Art Collections Are the Diary of My Life”

    by Mariel Méndez
    Once, I was asked about my inspiration: Where do I find it? What inspires me? What moves me to create? My immediate answer was: moments, emotions, ...

  • “Dressing as a Poetic Act”

    by Mariel Méndez
    Dressing is not about covering the body: it is about covering the soul. Every garment we choose speaks, even when we remain silent. Clothing can be...

  • “If you had financial freedom—would you quit your job to become an artist?”

    by Mariel Méndez
    The question seems simple, yet it hides an uncomfortable mirror: if money were no longer a limit, what would you choose to do with your time?   Man...

  • 'Quiet Stories': “Polaroids to Remember the Invisible”

    by Mariel Méndez
    Muse: Ileana Mendez Writer: Karina Vianey Photographer: Yaz Reve When we began creating Quiet Stories, we wanted every detail to speak for itself,...

  • “A 5-Step Guide to Finding Your Artistic Style”

    by Mariel Méndez
     One of the most beautiful and, at the same time, most challenging questions every creator asks is: What is my style?   Style isn’t something you i...

  • “Time in My Hands”: Photos of My Mom”

    by Mariel Méndez
    This blog is a little different. Perhaps the right word is more intimate, because today I’m sharing something very personal: old photos of my mom, ...

  • “The Art of Noticing”

    by Mariel Méndez
    I’ve always believed that beauty hides in plain sight—patiently waiting for someone to notice it. For me, that someone is often the person holding ...

  • “ How Collaboration Transforms the Creative Process”

    by Mariel Méndez
    There’s something deeply intimate about creating alone —the stillness, the freedom, that unfiltered inspiration flowing between emotion and executi...