PAINTINGS

Through my work I capture self-love and self-empowerment, the strength and resiliency in the undocumented journey, and embracing my roots and culture

Para Volar

2024 | Acrylic | $3,200

Para Volar (To Fly) focuses on the theme of hope. The hope to one day fly. Representing those that have waited years in this country while contributing back into society, longing for a reform. The years of waiting and giving back can be discouraging. This piece shows the Monarca lifting the Oruga, which represents guidance through the process of hardships and growth that one must go through in life to reach the end goal.

Monarca

2024 | Acrylic | $3,200

Monarca (monarch butterfly) is known for its migration pattern, hope, renewal, and beauty.

This piece is a representation of all those who have migrated to this country, and for years have been in search of a brighter future. This piece shows a beautiful Monarca that is trapped by being wrapped in barbed wire from the border. This represents all the injustice and limitations placed due to immigration status. It’s also a visual representation of the feeling of not belonging in either country. The rich background is a symbol of hope: as the sun sets, it will always rise again.

Oruga

2024 | Acrylic | $3,000

Oruga (Caterpillar) symbolizes new birth, and new beginnings are on the horizon.

This piece is a representation of those who migrated and felt lost or fear of what’s ahead. Even without wings, Orugas are important. Not knowing the beauty of its process to grow wings and be able to soon fly. The rich background is a symbol of hope: as the sun sets, it will always rise again.

Conmigo y Sin Mi

2024 | Acrylic | $3,200

Conmigo y Sin Mi (With Me and Without Me) is a representation of being stripped away from everything.

In this piece, lying on the side is represented as a vulnerable position. When one is stripped away from everything, in the end, all that we have is ourselves. The background is rich in color showing the sunrise and sunset. This means that things must be left behind to make way for new beginnings. The sun will always rise.

Ni de Aqui, Ni de Alla

2023 | Acrylic | NFS

Ni de Aqui, Ni de Alla (Neither from Here, Nor from There) is a piece based on the topic of immigration.

This piece resembles the story of Popocatepetl. The piece narrates the story of a woman that has been waiting for a pathway to the U.S. VISA and U.S. Citizenship. The woman is seen hopelessly lying on a volcanic rock. Around her are monarch butterflies representing all the migrants that have crossed over. She is in the desert between the borders. Around her is a frame with the image of a U.S. VISA card. The blue sky and letters in the word “America” are cracked, illustrating broken dreams.

La Ultima Fotografia

2023 | Acrylic | NFS

La Ultima Fotografia (The Last Photograph) shows the last photo that was taken of me in Mexico, before coming to the United States. In the painting, I painted an Aztec calendar that resembles the beginning of time since I left my country. The calendar also represents the culture and beliefs that were left behind.

Work Illusions Year 2022