It all started with my parents leaving everything behind and risking their lives for a better future for their children. Being a first generation born in United States I also have the great honor of being the first college graduate in my family. Living in a divided world as a child had its challenges. Once in school I was taught English at an early age. Speaking Spanish at home and English in school, trying to translate my homework to my mom and to explain what events were happening. It was a struggle to figure things out on my own when my parents knew so little of the American lifestyle. Difficulty struck when I told them I wanted to pursue my art instead of becoming a doctor.

The dedication and love for art began at an early age in elementary school, which I took more seriously in late middle school with the help and inspiration from an amazing art teacher, who helped me believe that I had great potential. After attending and graduating from Say Si, an after school art program during High School in San Antonio, TX. I studied at Texas State University in San Marcos, TX living there for just over two years, graduating on the Dean’s list with a Bachelors in Fine Arts in 2015.

My work as a muralist, zine-ster, illustrator, painter and co-creator of Dos Gatas Podcast, has been showcased throughout South and Central Texas. When creating my artwork I have noticed that I am heavily influenced by my Latinx culture.

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  When I pick up a brush, I am immediately influenced by my Latinx culture and a strong desire of belonging. Honduras is the country where my parents were born and where most of my family still remains. Through my art there are images that depict the memories and dreams of seeing my family in Honduras only twice at the young age of 6 and again at 12 years old. Some depict life events or emotions felt at a certain moment in time. Others represent my loved ones, near and far. But some have a static that shows the struggles to remain connected with my Central American roots in the social context of the United States. These are all shown to the audience as organic, faceless figures interacting with mementos. This way I can truly invite the viewer to project their own life experiences and emotions onto the imagery. 

   In my paintings, whether it’s with oils, acrylics or watercolors, I can always sense the loneliness based off the subjects and colors I choose. The strong sense of lights and darks contrasting, going right up against each other reveal the struggle I’ve felt for years of my belonging. Painting these figures give me relief that I am still connected with my roots. I am then able to express myself in the emotional brushstrokes. 

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