Behind the Canvas
01
"La Madre que Nos Cuida"
About The Painting:
This drawing portrays a woman of color as Mother Nature, surrounded by animals that symbolize the beauty, diversity, and fragility of the natural world. By centering a woman of color in this role, the piece challenges traditional representations of nature and reclaims the image of Mother Nature as powerful, nurturing, and resilient. Her presence reflects both strength and grace, embodying the deep connection between humanity and the environment.
Medium : Prismacolor Color Pencils
02
“Eve’s Embrace”
About The Painting:
This painting reimagines Eve from the Bible as a woman of color, challenging traditional Western depictions and expanding the visual narrative surrounding one of the most recognized women in religious history.
Medium : Oil Painting
03
“Ángel caído de la gloria”
About The Painting:
Rather than portraying Lucifer as a flat symbol of wickedness, this piece presents him as a complex and powerful figure. By depicting him as a Black man, the painting opens dialogue about how race, bias, and cultural narratives influence the way society assigns meaning to certain images. It challenges viewers to reflect on why certain representations feel familiar and others feel controversial.
Medium : Oil Painting
“El hombre guerrero de azteca”
04
About The Painting:
This painting portrays an Aztec man as a tribute to my ancestry and cultural heritage. As a descendant of the Aztec people, this work is deeply personal to me. It serves not only as a representation of history, but as a reclamation of identity, pride, and resilience.
Medium : Oil Painting
05
“sueño americano”
About The Painting:
This painting, created with oil paints and expressive techniques, portray immigrants working hard in America. It highlights their perseverance, hopes, and sacrifices, celebrating their pursing of the American Dream while emphasizing their determination.
Medium : Oil Painting
06
“ El Pecado Silencioso”
About The Painting:
El Pecado Silencioso is a painting using oils paints and expressive techniques to portray the pain, strength, and silence of sexual assault survivors, raising awareness and highlighting the need for acknowledgment, support, and protection.
Medium : Oil Painting
07
“ Where I leave myself”
About The Painting:
Self portrait
Medium : Oil Painting
08
“ Loving you was my greatest sin”
About The Painting:
A piece about wanting someone you were never meant to have. It captures that feeling of being the only one in the universe searching for a love that never seems to find you
Medium : Oil Painting
09
“ When two strangers meet”
About The Painting:
A story of two souls crossing paths at the wrong time.
Medium : Oil Painting