Patricia Valencia Carstens, born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is a painter whose work bridges Constructivist rigor and expressive figuration. She graduated from the National Academy of Fine Arts Prilidiano Pueyrredón in Buenos Aires and was mentored by the renowned Constructivist Anselmo Piccoli. There, she developed a strong foundation in structured, abstract thinking—an approach that would later evolve into a vibrant exploration of form, color, and human experience.

After relocating to Germany in 1986, Carstens entered a period of reflection and artistic transformation. During this time, she gradually integrated a more expressive, gestural language into her practice, expanding beyond the discipline of Constructivism while retaining its structural clarity.

Valencia Carstens’ work consistently explores the profound interconnection between humanity and nature. Recent paintings reveal a dynamic interplay of color and form: expressive faces, silent voices, and hearts that seem to cry out, giving tangible presence to emotion and memory.

Her works are held in public and private collections across Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, Italy, the United States, and Argentina. 

Over the decades, Carstens has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions throughout Europe, the Americas, and beyond, establishing her as a compelling voice in contemporary painting.