19 Years Old
A remarkably young artist already building a distinctive body of work.
BÖËNA ARTICLE
Celebrating Costa Rica’s Talented Artists
Amy Natalie Rojas at Pacuare Lodge
At only 19 years old, Amy Natalie Rojas has already developed a distinctive artistic voice. Rooted in the forests of Costa Rica’s Caribbean mountains, her work transforms close observation of wildlife into paintings filled with precision, sensitivity and meaning.
01 — The Artist
A Young Talent Shaped by the Forest
Half Costa Rican and half Swedish, Amy comes from the small mountain town of Las Brisas de Pacuarito, where Barbilla National Park is quite literally at her doorstep.
Growing up immersed in the natural world inspired her desire to capture its many treasures through painting. The forest was not simply a subject; it became her first and most important teacher.
Las Brisas de Pacuarito
A mountain community surrounded by the landscapes that inspire her art.
Barbilla National Park
The nearby protected forest shaped her relationship with wildlife and observation.
02 — The Art of Looking Closely
More Than Technical Detail
Amy’s paintings demonstrate skill and masterful attention to detail, but their power comes from something deeper: her ability to observe subtle relationships between animals and their environment.
Her subjects do not appear isolated from nature. They are shown as part of living ecosystems, shaped by light, vegetation, behavior and place.
Observation
Careful study allows her to capture gestures, textures and behavior.
Precision
Fine details create a sense of realism without losing artistic sensitivity.
Context
Each species is presented in relationship with its natural environment.
Emotion
The paintings communicate Amy’s personal connection with the subject.
03 — Where the Images Begin
Wildlife Seen Through Science and Experience
Many of Amy’s subjects originate in images captured by camera traps installed by biologists studying the forests.
Other works come from tropical flora and fauna encountered during journeys through the Talamanca Mountains and visits to the gardens at Pacuare Lodge.
Camera Traps
Scientific field images reveal animals that are rarely observed directly.
Forest Journeys
Personal encounters in the Talamanca Mountains provide color, atmosphere and context.
Pacuare Gardens
The lodge’s surrounding flora and fauna become subjects for close study and interpretation.
Art, Science and Conservation
By translating biological images and direct encounters into paintings, Amy’s work creates a bridge between scientific observation and emotional connection.
04 — Stories Beyond the Canvas
Every Piece Carries Its Own Context
Each painting is accompanied by a short description explaining the biological context of the image and its personal significance to Amy.
This additional layer transforms the exhibition into more than a visual experience. Visitors are invited to understand the species, the landscape and the story that inspired each work.
The exhibition invites guests to slow down and look again — not only at the paintings, but at the natural world that inspired them.
05 — The Exhibition
Art Finds a Natural Home at Pacuare Lodge
Amy Natalie Rojas’ work can be seen at the recently inaugurated exhibition at Pacuare Lodge.
The setting creates a meaningful dialogue between the paintings and the rainforest itself, allowing guests to experience the art within the landscapes and ecosystems that helped inspire it.
Visit the Exhibition
For information about purchasing available pieces or learning where to see more of Amy’s work, speak with the Pacuare Lodge concierge or contact the lodge directly.
info@pacuarelodge.comWhen Nature Becomes a Way of Seeing
Amy’s work reminds us that artistic talent begins with attention — with noticing what is often overlooked and giving it the time, care and space to be seen.