Artist Bio

At this point in my practice, my work centers on the tension and balance between motherhood and artistry. My first year as a mother felt defined by an internal conflict—an unspoken pressure to choose between my creative identity and the demands of caregiving. In my second year, that tension has softened. I have begun to find space where both roles can coexist, and even serve as inspiration for one another.

I once worried about becoming an artist whose work revolved around motherhood. Eventually, I accepted that this is where my work needed to go. Motherhood is layered and complex, and that complexity has deepened my relationship to art making. I also find myself looking for connections with mothers in generations before me, drawing influence from Mexican and Salvadoran culture and the women who shaped those traditions.

I continue to work actively as an artist, producing new work and applying to gallery exhibitions. While I have stepped back from formal art education to focus on raising my child, I remain engaged in education as an English teacher for adult learners, primarily immigrants. I am currently completing my Master’s degree in Art and Design with a focus in Art Education at Kennesaw State University. Looking ahead, my goal is to continue developing this body of work while expanding into new forms of storytelling, including the creation of a children’s book. I plan to return to teaching High School Art in the future and look forward to connecting with future students!