About

Is a Chicago based artist specializing in Oil Painting. Graduate of American Academy of Art in December 2017 with a BFA. Recently received her MFA from the University of Chicago in Spring 2021.

Artist Statement

My focus is the representation of Mexican-American diaspora through personal memories. I document what feels are important personal memories that symbolize Mexican-American Diaspora. Playing with time, and the ambiguous quality of memories, I create my paintings with moments of confusion. My work is an internal exploration of external experiences and I hope to expand the conversation of diaspora and accessibility of it in the art world.

Working in the tradition of the interior and the figure. I use a variety of colors, pattern, and arrangement of objects that are inspired by the Hispanic heritage. I place the figures in the center of the picture plane making them the main focus of the composition. The size scale of my work provides the right amount of space to create a presence of intimacy between the painting and the viewer. Inspired by the Vermeer and the Dutch I paint figures in their homes and everyday lives. I utilize natural lighting to create a sense of serenity and give it an airy feel. To represent cultural pride, in the background I use patterns that are commonly found in homes around Mexico, celebrating my roots and where I originate from.

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