ABOUT

STATEMENT

My fascination with Latin American art started with the influence of my Colombian grandmother. During my childhood, she surrounded me with artwork from these regions. As an adult, I started crafting puzzle-like motifs that reflected my love for animals, plants, and the earth. I began exploring hieroglyphics and Latin American Art to learn how these cultures connect to nature. Whether it be measuring the paint to acquire the same color or the transfer of paste from one canvas to another to create a series of linked works that share similar relationships.

I utilize textured paste to emulate the ever-changing textures of nature. Spreading this paste thin, I carve out forms and imagery, creating modern hieroglyphics that often tell stories of animals displaced from their habitats, cut off by roads and highways.

My work incorporates elements of clay and soil. These natural elements in my work bring awareness to our world's current state. Through my art, I raise awareness of issues like pollution, sustainability, and conservation. It is my duty to the earth to highlight these concerns and inspire others to care for our world so that we are creating a healthy environment for generations to come.