"Watercolor and ink on paper inspired by the theories about water proposed by a Japanese researcher: Masaru Emoto"

By moistening the paper in an environment of concentration and harmony and music, I apply in the colors that inspire me at that exact moment; in merging with the water they form an infinity of effects which, as they dry, suggest a Universe of Images and sublime messages".

Rafael Ortega

Message of water, by Dr. Masaru Emoto is the result of research projects originating in the analysis of water in different countries and origins through the use of magnetic resonance.

This process allows the observation of HADO (subtle energies related to the conscience) and shows us magnificent images of crystallized water, works of art in their own right, influenced by various factors such as music or a person's conscience.

This work gives evidence that thoughts and emotions can alter the molecular structure of water and makes us understand the intimate form in which human beings are connected with the Universe.

"Tradition and Avant-garde"

Mixed Techniques on Amate Paper

As a form of recovery of our cultural roots I use a paper of prehispanic origin in modernist works of art, thus trying to give validaty to the ancient process of the elaboration of Amate"

Rafael Ortega

Traditional Process for to Make Amate Paper

"Amate" paper is handmade from the fibers of the bark of the Amate tree which grows in the mountainous region of the Sierra of Puebla in a magical and hidden village named San Pablito Pahuatlán

The process of making the paper goes back seven centuries to when the prehispanic and Mesoamerican cultures painted their ancient codes on it, which told of their customs and their history.

The process has not been changed over the centuries.

The bark is boiled in water with ashes and lime for about four hours to soften it.

The bark is separated into fibers which are formed into a grid across a wooden board with a kind of natural glue based on nopal leaves and herbs.

The fibers on the board are beaten with a flat stone until they form an even sheet.

As a last step, the sheets are put into the sun to dry until the final paper is obtained.