In addition to visual art, I’ve been writing poetry since I was young and some of my work was published in high school newspapers. Later on, I discovered slam poetry at a local poetry event and have performed my own original pieces. ... view more »
Artist Style: Literary: Poetry, Slam; Visual Art: Dream Imagery/Ethereal, Focus on Color/Light/Movement, Illustrative, Photo-Based Painting, Pop
Artist Medium: Colored Pencil; Drawing Media; Photography; Watercolor
Through my art, I explore combinations of mediums, paradoxes, and am heavily inspired by wildlife as I grew up in a part of Texas that is popular to avid birdwatchers. I strive to create pieces that evoke emotions and provoke thought or take viewers away from their emotions for a moment.
My use of bold, bright colors is inspired by my cultural background growing up in predominantly Latinx areas, as well as my own experiences.
With the grant I am applying for, I plan to create a series of 100 waterfalls in different mediums as a tribute to my grandmother. She has always been a significant influence in my life and my journey as an artist. By creating these artworks, I hope to show her that I am indeed an artist in my own right, and that I have found a way to use my talents to honor her. Through this project, I also hope to challenge myself by pushing my artistic boundaries and experimenting with different mediums.
Ultimately, my goal as an artist is to create work that is both beautiful and thought-provoking, that captures the complexities of the human experience and encourages viewers to see the world in a new light or see a new world completely when they need a break from this one.