Daniella van Hemelryck, born in Lima, developed early interests in art, literature, and science—three pillars that would later define her artistic practice. She studied Fine Arts and Painting at the PUCP of Peru (1984–1989). In 1990, she completed professional studies in Photography at the Kodak Academy in Lima, and from 1991 to 1995 she lived in Santiago de Chile, where she studied Costume Design at the Professional Institute of Sciences and Arts of Santiago.

Working with light, darkness, movement, and color, Van Hemelryck explores perception as a pathway to the sensations and memories stored within us. Her series PERCEPTION investigates the subjective interpretations produced by our inner filters of energy and memory.

She later developed SPECTRUM and STARS, two series grounded in spectrographs of celestial bodies and stars sourced from NASA. These works evoke humanity’s continuous search for understanding and our evolving attempts to interpret the cosmos. The series reflect the symbiosis between art and science, two complementary realms of human inquiry that shape our cultural expression.

In the dystopian and lyrical worlds presented in SIGLO XXX and CELESTIAL ATMOSPHERES, Van Hemelryck speculates on the future of our species and of nature itself. She imagines societies drawn toward the darkness of space, drifting among worlds with multiple suns and unbreathable skies. In these imagined landscapes—where myth and memory intertwine—the human figure persists only in stone: abandoned sculptures serving as cultural relics, while nature assumes the leading role in the survival of all species.

Today, Van Hemelryck’s work is exhibited annually in Paris at the Grand Palais, marking her ongoing presence in major artistic and cultural events. Her artworks invite viewers to question humanity’s future and consider how our present choices shape the centuries ahead. Through her practice, she continues to push the boundaries of perception and encourages reflection on our place within the universe.
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