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Since she was a child, Atabey has enjoyed drawing and making collages. She was influenced by the beautiful bright colors of her childhood in Puerto Rico and the simplicity and practicality of the designs and products of Sanrio. During a trip to Hello Kitty’s homeland, Japan, Atabey was captivated by the colors and designs of both modern and old Japanese art.
While studying Biology at Brown University, Atabey dreamed of one day becoming an artist. After graduating she found her way to Barcelona where she was inspired by the works of Gaudi, Picasso and Miro and started painting.
Her home has been in many places across the globe: her native Puerto Rico, the United States, England, Scotland, Spain, Italy and Ireland. Her studio is full of tins, jars, boxes and other items she has collected during her travels--all serving as sources of inspiration for her work.
Atabey has created MUNDOATABEY, a place where giraffes, gorillas, sock monkeys, birds, fish, guinea pigs and robots coexist. Even though her main medium is acrylic, she likes using different materials to create varying textures. She has used wallpaper, origami paper and candy wrappers amongst other materials. She uses her computer to combine her paintings, drawings and photography.
Atabey also works as a graphic designer and has created logos for various companies.
She has recently begun writing and illustrating children's literature and is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. Atabey was the featured illustrator in their UK website from March-May 2008.
She exhibited one of her Movable Murals at the Ladyfest Art Exhibition in Cork in 2008. Her work is in collections around the world.
www.mundoatabey.com
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