I am a San Francisco-based Latina mixed-media visual artist born on the Ysleta reservation; I grew up in El Paso. Having spent many summers in Mexico as a child with numerous recent visits, I am drawn to address recollections and speak of my experiences growing up bi-culturally and of my appreciation for my roots by creating narratives that have depth and can provide a source of pride that compel the viewer to examine polarizing issues particularly those who have experienced institutional racism while becoming “American,” as well as others that have lost their cultural identities through the generations.

     I celebrate the perseverance and richness of our Mexican culture in paintings, masks, installations, and altars to inspire pride and to continue our traditions. The themes I address are working mothers, nature, traditions, and mythologies to empower our strengths and awareness and to stand for justice.