From malleability to desire offers a glimpse into the perspectives and voices of a generation in their early 20s in Peru, focusing on gender identity and expression. It explores the diverse geographical regions of the country—coast, mountains, and jungle—to highlight how these landscapes influence the construction of gender.

In this exploration, bodies become powerful statements, where individuals claim or challenge their political positions. They serve as both the text and the pretext for how we present ourselves, constantly navigating the tension between conformity and rejection of traditional codes of gestures, fashion, and cosmetics. Through this dynamic interplay, the project seeks to build bridges between masculinities and femininities, deconstructing and reconstructing them according to the fluidity of desire.

Verónica Cerna (Lima, Peru, 1991) is a visual artist with a strong academic background that includes a degree in Communication from Lima University, photography studies at the International Center of Photography (ICP) in New York, a Master's in Fine Arts from the Seville University, Spain. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Art and Patrimony. Her work focuses on the representation of the body, using it as a medium to challenge colonial power structures that intersect with image, identity, gender, and territory. Verónica's work has gained recognition at platforms like the International Photography Awards and The PhotoPhore and has been featured in notable magazines such as Musée Magazine and Better Photography. She has also participated in prestigious art fairs and exhibitions worldwide, including Ch.Aco, SWAB, the Montevideo Biennial, and Art Lima. Her pieces are held in collections in Russia, Mexico, and the United States