Flechazo takes you on a nostalgic journey along Mexican destinations and encounters, capturing its upbeat soul, rich culture, famously lush nature, dreamy beaches and tropical flora- in Riverola’s distinctly captivating and romantic detail. ‘Light and love can turn the mundane into beautiful and the other way around, beauty can become dull without it.’– Pia Riverola
Born in Barcelona and travelling the globe for her photography, in Mexico Riverola spent her formative years growing into a photographer, woman, lover, mother – and latest Mexican resident.
‘Mexico became my motherland instantly, my guide and my inspiration. Its people and nature took care of me in a defining moment in my life where it nourished me to become my own self – both personally and professionally. I felt part of it from the first moment I arrived, but it also challenged me to fight passionately for myself and my beliefs, which marked a path of growth for me in every aspect of life. Flechazo is my tribute.’
Starting in 2012, Flechazo is a documentation of 10 years spent across the wide country – from Ixtapa to Oaxaca and Mexico City- characterized by her delicate colour palettes and gentle scenes. A journey of intuition and sel- led discovery, the book is a constantly evolving mirror of Riverola’s self, her encounters and state of mind. Resulting in a body of work that is full of love, empathy and a sensuality that highlights the magical details and moments in between Mexican life (or ‘that are the golden threads in the weave of Mexican life’)
