Agustina Rucula

Agus Rucula paints the human figure at mural scale, but the wall is only half the subject. The other half is the encounter around it: dancers, neighbors, assistants, whoever helped prepare the surface, whoever stops on the sidewalk after. Photography and choreography sit close to the painting practice, which is probably why the figures rarely feel fixed. They look caught in relation to something just outside the frame.

Agus Rúcula is an Argentine visual artist now based in Italy, known for her dynamic murals and illustrations that explore themes of human connection, spirituality, and the interplay between individuals and their environments. Her work often features vibrant colors and expressive forms, capturing moments of interaction and introspection. Born in Buenos Aires, Agus Rúcula studied at the Polivalente de Arte de San Isidro, focusing on Communication, Art, Design, and Visual Arts, and later pursued Industrial Design at the Faculty of Architecture, Design, and Urbanism (UBA). She has also taken various courses in plastic arts, creativity, illustration, and carpentry. Since 2012, she has been actively creating murals in public spaces, both independently and through commissions for festivals and private institutions. Her work has been featured in publications like Elephant Magazine and Xnet. Through her distinctive visual language, Agus continues to explore complex themes and contributes significantly to contemporary art discourse.