About

I am a multidisciplinary artist and poet based in South Florida, working across textile art, painting, and writing to explore identity, cultural inheritance, the feminine experience, and humanity’s relationship with the natural world. Born in Santiago, Chile, to a Bolivian family, I draw from the cultural traditions of Chile and Bolivia, weaving together personal history, ancestral knowledge, and contemporary experience.

Color lies at the heart of my work. The bold, unexpected color combinations of Andean textiles first shaped my artistic vision. Living in South Florida, I found a new source of inspiration in its lush tropical flora, whose vibrant colors and intricate forms continue to influence my work. Together, my Andean heritage and South Florida’s tropical landscape inspire my vibrant use of color, botanical imagery, and organic forms.

Although I began my artistic journey as a painter, my practice flourished when I discovered textile art. Returning to the knitting and embroidery my grandmother taught me as a child—and drawing inspiration from the rich textile traditions of the Andes—I found a medium that felt deeply connected to my history. Through embroidery, weaving, beadwork, and layered textiles, I create tactile works that celebrate beauty, resilience, and the interconnectedness of people and the natural world.

Whether addressing women’s experiences, migration, environmental concerns, or social justice, I seek to create work that invites reflection while celebrating resilience, beauty, and our shared humanity. For me, textiles are both material and metaphor: individual threads gain strength and meaning when woven together, just as our shared histories and experiences shape the fabric of our humanity.

I hold a BFA from Syracuse University’s School of Visual and Performing Arts and also studied at Moore College of Art. My work has been exhibited nationally and internationally. I am also the author of the Spanish-language poetry collection Dulce Oscuridad, recipient of an Honorable Mention from the International Latino Book Awards, and the English-language collection The Red Haze of the Sun. Whether working with fiber, paint, or words, I strive to create art that honors my cultural roots, celebrates the resilience of women, and fosters a deeper connection between people and the natural world.