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Hailey Marmolejo
Hailey Marmolejo was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, where her passion for art began to flourish from an early age. Pursuing her creative ambitions, she decided to major in Fine Arts and minor in Spanish at St. Edward’s University in Austin, TX, and worked as an intern at MexicArte Museum and La Peña Gallery. Seeking new artistic perspectives, Hailey made a journey to study painting at the Universidad de Antonio de Nebrija in Madrid for one semester. Armed with her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, Hailey made her way to New York City, where she studied acting and continued to paint and engage in street art. Meanwhile, she also worked at the Brooklyn Museum of Art, immersing herself further in the art world. In 2020 Hailey moved back to San Antonio, and through her dedication to the craft, Hailey has produced murals all over the city. Her artworks have also been exhibited at various galleries, museums and businesses in NYC, Texas and New Mexico.
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Work Samples (PDF)
"Quisierron Enterrarnos" mural on Jones and Broadway San Antonio
"Vaquero Tears" mural at the bar El Camino on the San Antonio Riverwalk
"All Are Welcome, Love Conquers Hate" mural celebrating the 175th anniversary of Travis Park Church
"Mira!" mural at Bills Pawn Shop on Zarzamora
MORE ABOUT THIS ARTIST
Artist Style: Street Art: Surrealistic, Symbolic; Visual Art: Abstract, Conceptual, Contemporary, Dream Imagery/Ethereal, Environmental, Figurative, Focus on Color/Light/Movement, Illustrative, Interactive, Landscape/Cityscape, Narrative/Historical, Nature/Wildlife, Representational, Site-Specific, Social Commentary
Artist Medium: Acrylic
Artist Statement of Work
Tell us about your work (style, approach, philosophy, subject and/or theme):
Hailey's work is a testament to the spirit of the Tejana woman, and the beauty and strength of the landscape that she embodies. While the native flora, such as the agave and the nopal, are enchanting and elegant, they are also incredibly tough and resilient, able to survive in harsh environments. Similarly, Hailey's art captures the duality of these plants through her use of bright and vibrant colors mixing with bold, contrasting lines, resulting in artworks that are both delicate and fierce. Through her work, Hailey showcases the complexities and contradictions of her own identity, and the South Texas landscape and culture that has shaped it.
Culturally Specific Art Category
Select Culturally Specific Art Category:: Hispanic or Latino/a/x, American Indian or Alaska Native
