INTERVIEWS
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A selection of interviews in which Jiménez Deredia offers in-depth reflections on his artistic journey and professional life.
For more audiovisual content related to his work and philosophy, visit the artist’s official YouTube channel.
AMERICA TeVé
"A FONDO" PROGRAM
América TV CEO Carlos Vasallo interviews sculptor Jiménez Deredia on the program A Fondo, on the occasion of the exhibition Jiménez Deredia in Miami – A Bridge of Light.
In the interview, the artist discusses his career and the philosophy behind his sculptures and artistic vision.
INTERVIEW
WITH GLENDA UMAÑA
International journalist Glenda Umaña interviews maestro Jiménez Deredia and his wife, Giselle Zamora, at their home in Heredia, Costa Rica.
In this intimate conversation, the couple opens up about the sacrifices they have made in pursuit of their dreams. They speak candidly about the strength of their shared journey—one they continue to walk together with faith, resilience, and unwavering determination.
LA PURA VERDAD - TV AZTECA
América TV CEO Carlos Vasallo interviews sculptor Jiménez Deredia on the program "A Fondo" on the occasion of the exhibition "Jiménez Deredia in Miami - A Bridge of Light." The master talks about his artistic career and the philosophy behind his sculptures and art.
DESAFIO - TV AZTECA
On the occasion of the exhibition Jiménez Deredia – Una Génesis para la Paz, TV Azteca interviews maestro Jiménez Deredia on the program Desafío.
In the interview, Jiménez Deredia discusses the core principles of his work and his artistic journey—from his childhood beginnings to the magnificent 2015 exhibition in Mexico City.
INTERVIEW WITH JIMÉNEZ DEREDIA AND FRANKLIN CHANG DÌAZ
Alan Triguero interviews two of Costa Rica 's most prominent international figures.
For the first time together, astronaut and physicist Franklin Chang Díaz and renowned sculptor Jorge Jiménez Deredia share their personal journeys—discussing the sacrifices, determination, and unwavering dedication that led them to achieve their dreams and gain significant international recognition in their respective fields.
FORBES CENTRAL AMERICA INTERVIEW – JIMÉNEZ DEREDIA
Forbes Central America magazine interviews Master Jiménez Deredia. He shares his career from his school years in Costa Rica to the present day.
AL FILO - TV AZTECA
Journalist Ana María Lomelí interviews maestro Jiménez Deredia on the occasion of the exhibition "La Ruta de la Paz" in Mexico City. The Master Deredia shares with the public the process of creating a work, the enormous work involved in bringing the exhibition to Mexico City, and the honor and joy he feels in exhibiting his monumental works around the world.
LA VOZ - ON RADIO ONE
Gerardo Zamora interviews sculptor Jiménez Deredia on the Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica’s radio program.
The master artist reflects on his childhood playing in the coffee plantations of Costa Rica, shares the moment he discovered his passion for sculpture, and speaks with heartfelt emotion about creating his extraordinary exhibition at the Roman Forum and the Colosseum in Rome.
EL NUEVO MÉXICO - TV AZTECA
Journalist Gabriel Díaz interviews Master Jiménez Deredia on the program El Nuevo México, broadcast on Televisión Azteca. This in-depth discussion explores the sculptor's philosophy, sources of inspiration, symbolic universe, and artistic career.
The interview was conducted as part of the exhibition Jiménez Deredia in Mexico – A Genesis for Peace.
“DEREDIA A ROMA”
TELETICA CANAL 7 INTERVIEW
On the occasion of the 2009 exhibition "Deredia a Roma," Costa Rica's Teletica Canall 7 interviewed maestro Jiménez Deredia. In this interview, the artist recounts the history and creative process behind what would become the most important and monumental exhibition of his career.
THE STORY OF
JIMÉNEZ DEREDIA
Jiménez Deredia tells his story from his childhood playing on the coffee plantations of Costa Rica to his development of monumental exhibitions around the world. A journey marked not only by talent, but above all by passion, faith, and the effort to achieve his dreams and goals.
“TV UNA” MEETING
The Rector of the National University of Costa Rica, Dr. Alberto Salom, interviews the artist Jiménez Deredia, who delves into the main concepts of his thought and art. He addresses the relationship between human beings and their environment—both earthly and heavenly—as the basis of a sense of wholeness. He also reflects on the representation of life through symbols in his work and their constant renewal.