My art practice is rooted in nature, cultural identity, and hybridity.
As a Latin American artist living in the United States, I use my work to reconnect with my roots and embrace my complex identity, culture, and traditions. As an immigrant and citizen of two nations, I explore feelings of nostalgia, displacement, and a fragmented sense of belonging while recognizing that transitions can bring loss but also beauty, strength, and growth.
My ongoing experimentation with mixed media, symbolism, and surrealism gives me the freedom and flexibility to explore themes, materials, and ideas that inspire me. It also allows me to incorporate stories and meaningful references from my own experiences into my artwork. I intentionally integrate materials such as fabric, wire, or other components that directly connect to each piece. I use this approach to build layers, create contrast, and emphasize texture. These elements become visual metaphors for the complex layers of history, memory, and identity that have shaped me into the woman I am today.
My commitment to art also extends into the classroom. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Art Education from Massachusetts College of Art and Design, along with Massachusetts teaching licensure in Visual Art. I deeply believe in the power of creativity and the way it can inspire reflection, self-expression, and connection. As an artist educator, it is important for me to find ways for my students to build confidence and feel empowered to express their unique ideas and voices as young artists. In my classroom, I encourage curiosity and experimentation while helping students build the artistic skills they need to bring their ideas to life.
Art has been such an important part of my life, and I want others to have the opportunity to make it part of theirs. That is why I care about advocating for the arts, in schools and beyond. Whether we are making, teaching, appreciating, or supporting art, we each have a part in keeping it alive and accessible in our communities.
My ongoing experimentation with mixed media, symbolism, and surrealism gives me the freedom and flexibility to explore themes, materials, and ideas that inspire me. It also allows me to incorporate stories and meaningful references from my own experiences into my artwork. I intentionally integrate materials such as fabric, wire, or other components that directly connect to each piece. I use this approach to build layers, create contrast, and emphasize texture. These elements become visual metaphors for the complex layers of history, memory, and identity that have shaped me into the woman I am today.
My commitment to art also extends into the classroom. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Art Education from Massachusetts College of Art and Design, along with Massachusetts teaching licensure in Visual Art. I deeply believe in the power of creativity and the way it can inspire reflection, self-expression, and connection. As an artist educator, it is important for me to find ways for my students to build confidence and feel empowered to express their unique ideas and voices as young artists. In my classroom, I encourage curiosity and experimentation while helping students build the artistic skills they need to bring their ideas to life.
Art has been such an important part of my life, and I want others to have the opportunity to make it part of theirs. That is why I care about advocating for the arts, in schools and beyond. Whether we are making, teaching, appreciating, or supporting art, we each have a part in keeping it alive and accessible in our communities.