About

Biography

My artistic practice began to unfold when a life-altering incident left my sister in a new, paralyzed reality, marking me with a profound awareness of Life's ephemeral essence. This awakening became a catalyst, urging me to live fully in the present, and to seek beauty at every turn.

I work in diverse mediums—paint, paper, fabric, and thread—often incorporating elements symbolic of nature, time, life, and death. This includes the integration of discarded materials as acts of mending and revival, and a statement against fleeting existence. These materials become bridges to the past, creating dialogue with ancient times as an antidote to life's impermanence. I also explore the transient nature of motherhood and my place within it’s embrace of connection and continuity.

In the tradition of memento mori, my work attempts to speak to Life's intricate tapestry, the dance between beauty and death, between preciousness and impermanence, and an ongoing reminder of our path within these truths.

One of my biggest passions in life is to learn and teach. I have taken over 70 workshops and travelled to several countries around the world to participate. I have been teaching art since 2010 both kids and adults.


Curriculum vitae

Education

Bachelor of Fashion Design, Jannette Klein, Mexico City

Masters of Ceramica e Terracotta, Studio Giambo, Florence Italy

Certificate in Art and Creative Process, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA

Certificate in Photography, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA

One and Two Person Exhibitions

2025 SANDSTONE Gallery Guest Artist Laguna Beach

2024 Room 4RT San Diego CA

2023 Visions Museum of Textile Art San Diego CA

2023 El Nido Gallery San Diego CA

2022 El Nido Gallery San Diego CA

2020 Cobalt Gallery San Diego CA

2019 Cobalt Gallery San Diego CA

2018 Art Walk La Jolla Y3 San Diego CA

2016 Hammond’s Ice Cream San Diego CA

2016 Y3 San Diego CA

2012 Peace Palace Encinitas CA

2012 Mythology San Diego CA

2011 Peace Palace Encinitas CA

2011 My Art Shed San Diego CA (ran 2011–2012)

Group Exhibitions

2025 Currents: The Language of Paper (online exhibition), 33 Contemporary Gallery, Florida , USA

2024 Athenaeum 32nd Annual San Diego CA

2023 Art Collide Life Death Love Online

2023 West Coast Textile Art Escondido Arts Escondido CA

2022 Las Laguna Art Gallery Small Works Big Talent

2022 Art Show International Animals Los Angeles CA

2021 Ashton Gallery San Diego CA

2015 San Diego Art Institute Balboa Park San Diego CA

2015 San Diego County Fair Del Mar CA

2014 San Diego County Fair Del Mar CA

2014 100x100 Grossmont College Hyde Gallery San Diego CA

2014 San Diego Art Institute Balboa Park San Diego CA

2013 San Diego Art Institute Balboa Park San Diego CA

2013 San Diego County Fair Del Mar CA

2012 San Diego County Fair Del Mar CA

2012 San Diego Art Institute Balboa Park San Diego CA

2011 San Diego Art Institute Balboa Park San Diego CA

Awards

Denis Diderot Grant, Château D’Orquevaux Residency, Champagne, France. Mar. 2024

Honorable Mention, West Coast Textile Art, Escondido Arts, Escondido, CA. Sep. 2023

Honorable Mention, Art Show International, LA, CA, Aug. 2022

Honorable Mention, Ashton Gallery, San Diego, CA, June 2021 “Look Closely”

Honorable Mention, San Diego County Fair, San Diego Jul. 2014 “Think”

Honorable Mention, San Diego County Fair, San Diego Jul. 2014 “Neighbors”

Honorable Mention, San Diego Regional Exhibition, San Diego Art Institute. Feb. 2014 “Ideally”

Honorable Mention, San Diego County Fair, San Diego Jul. 2013 “Nostalgia”

Honorable Mention, San Diego Regional Exhibition, San Diego Art Institute. July. 2012 “Comfort”

Honorable Mention, San Diego Regional Exhibition, San Diego Art Institute. Jan. 2012 “Think”

Press

Bold Journey, Building Blocks of Success: Work Ethic, Oct 2025

Passion and Purpose Podcast, Oct. 2025

SD Voyager, Local Stories, Oct. 2025

Close Up Magazine, Vol 33, Aug. 2025

Canvas Rebel Magazine, Stories and Insights, April, 2025

Woman United Art Magazine, The Curator‘s Pick, Issue VIII, 2024

Create Whimsy, Spotlight Mix Media, Jul 2024

Woman United Art Magazine, The Curator‘s Pick, Issue II, 2023

Art Seen, The Curator’s Salon, Issue 5, Autumn 2022

SD Voyager, Aug 2022

Incite 4, Relax, Relax, Renew. The Best of Mix Media. Jul 2016

Studio Visit, Juried Selection of International Visual Artist, Volume thirty-three. 2016

Cloth, Paper, Scissor Magazine. Mar-Apr 2015

Cloth, Paper, Scissor Magazine. Jan-Feb 2015

Cloth, Paper, Scissor Magazine. Mar-Apr 2014

Cloth, Paper, Scissors Magazine. May-Jun 2013

Representation

Artivistas

www.artivistas.fr

35 Rue Blanche, 75009 Paris

+33 7 45 28 58 32

Artist Statement

One can think that they have seen the same landscape over and over. However, a single cloud in the sky can affect the refraction of light and give birth to a new realm of colors. The same happens with life, a single event can significantly impact so many other facets leading to an almost kaleidoscopic range of various points of view. The way we choose to perceive things can make a situation feel better or worse.

By appreciating art and nature we are given an opportunity to see, to choose beauty in everything that surrounds us.

Being in nature brings me peace and tranquility. The imagery of plants, colors, lines, and textures serve as an endless source of inspiration.

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