As a Chicano artist, I seek to capture the essence of what being caught in two worlds feels like. La Frontera—a place where two worlds become one. A world full of vibrance, rich history, culture, and tradition. Many of my works showcase abstract and cubist styles. However, I am still developing my own style as I continue my journey at The University of Texas at El Paso, where I am minoring in Graphic Design. In the meantime, I enjoy experimenting with different mediums, surfaces, and styles to translate emotions into colorful and geometric figures.
All Frontera Folks know the beauty and complexity of Bordertowns, El Paso being a clear example. Yet—in the eyes of outsiders, Fronteras are dangerous places where hopes and dreams come to die. As an emerging artist, I aspire to demonstrate to the rest of the country that our dreams are big, bold, colorful, and most importantly valuable. My art is inspired by my experiences, challenges, and heritage
Self-Portrait I : In this Self-Portrait I am exploring with abstract and cubist styles. I decided to draw my face in two different styles—yet still highlighting my predominant features. My eyes, eyebrows, nose, and the curls that form in my wavy hair are mirrored in the abstract form.
Self-Portrait II : Many say, that eyes are the window to the soul. In this Self-Portrait I am seeking to reconnect with my other half. The eyes and faces represent emotions while the colorful mosaic shapes represent logic. This composition is a window to my mind, where emotions clash with rationality.
Chuco Olympics : This illustration was designed for an assignment given by my Graphic Design instructor. The task was to create pictograms that represented events in the Olympic Games. The challenge was that the pictograms had to also showcase El Paso’s rich culture, history, and people. I chose to design the Olympic Games pictograms as Papel Picado banners as it showcases our people’s Mexican cultural heritage. Papel Picado is also believed to provide guidance