Bio

Marjorie Hernandez-Aliaga, known artistically as MHERAL, is a Peruvian artist, curator, and educator based in Shenzhen, China. After completing her Arts Degree at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, Marjorie embarked on a journey of exploration and creativity, weaving her Peruvian heritage into her global experiences.

As a key member of the administrative team for the International Shenzhen Artist Forum (ISZAF), Marjorie has been instrumental in organizing and curating numerous exhibitions that showcase the rich artistic diversity of Shenzhen and its international community. She is also a seasoned workshop presenter, sharing her expertise at international conferences such as ARWAE 2023 and 2024, GATE 2024, and through various art initiatives in Shenzhen.

Marjorie’s artistic practice centers on monoprints created with the gelliprint technique, drawing, and mixed-media textile exploration. All mediums that allow her to experiment with layers, textures, and vibrant color palettes. Her work reflects the cultural stories she encounters during her travels across China and beyond.

In addition to her individual practice, Marjorie is a proud member of the printmaking art collective INX, collaborating with like-minded artists to innovate and elevate printmaking techniques. As an art educator at an international school in Shenzhen, she dedicates herself to nurturing the creative potential of young artists and encouraging them to explore the intersections of culture, identity, and imagination.

Through her dynamic roles as an artist, curator, educator, and advocate for the arts, Marjorie invites audiences to see the world through her vibrant and imaginative lens—where cultures connect, and possibilities abound.

Artist Statement

As an artist and art educator, my work emerges at the intersection of culture, memory, and identity, exploring how art transcends geographical, emotional, and historical boundaries. Originally from Peru and now based in Shenzhen, China, I navigate the harmonies and tensions between Eastern and Western aesthetics, drawing from my multicultural background to create works that resonate with universal human experiences.

My creative process is deeply personal, rooted in the way I experience and interpret the world. Working primarily with printmaking, mixed media, and ceramics, I am drawn to the tactile nature of art—how it feels, how it connects, and how it carries stories from the past into the present. Whether a purely visual piece or a functional object, my work reflects an ongoing dialogue between tradition and innovation, inviting viewers to reconsider everyday forms as vessels of meaning.

Inspired by my Peruvian heritage, the vibrant color palette that defines it, and the architectural landscapes that surround me, my pieces blend structure with fluidity, echoing both personal memory and collective history. Through my work, I aim to create spaces for introspection and dialogue—celebrating the beauty of difference while honoring the shared narratives that bind us all.

Latest Exhibitions & Residencies

Oct 11 to Nov 9 2025 - Awagami International Miniature Print Exhibition 2025

At The Hall Awa Japanese Handmade Paper
Kawahigashi 141, Yamakawa-cho, Yoshinogawa City, Tokushima 779-3401

July 2025 - International Studio Residency

At The Pottery Workshop in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province PR. China.

May 22 to 25 2025 - Affordable Art Fair Hong Kong.

At the Convention & Exhibition Center.

Feb 22 2025 - ISZAF Open Call