My Inspiration

For me, painting is not simply expression—it is a vessel for emotion, a way of engaging with the world and its histories. Kant reminds us that true beauty resists function, existing for its own sake, yet speaking universally. In this spirit, I approach art not as decoration, but as inquiry: a quiet dialogue between form, feeling, and the unseen.

My practice lives in flux. Mixed media offers a shifting landscape where boundaries dissolve and new meanings take shape. Layer by layer—through erasure, reconstruction, and renewal—I create surfaces that breathe. Like Rothko, I see color and form as portals: not objects to be looked at, but spaces to be entered, felt, and carried within.

What guides me is transformation. I move between mediums as memory and imagination demand, following intuition more than plan. The process itself becomes meditation: a rhythm of building and undoing, of listening and responding. In this, art is less a finished product than a state of becoming.

At the heart of my practice lies a dialogue of dualities — symmetry and asymmetry, permanence and impermanence, harmony and fracture. The cracks that run through each painting are not flaws but revelations — symbols of divine imperfection, where wholeness unveils itself through breaking. While symmetry has long stood for order, I am drawn to the quiet ruptures that echo creation itself. As the Shabaka Stone reminds us, the universe was born from imbalance. In that sacred geometry, I find truth: it is imperfection that breathes life into being.

I want my work not merely to be seen, but to be felt — to serve as a threshold where stillness meets motion, the eternal brushes against the present, and the viewer glimpses themselves reflected in the act of becoming.

 My journey to artistic expression has been marked by trials and triumphs. At 17, I left Cali, Colombia, for New York City with my mother and two younger siblings, seeking a brighter future. With determination and a fierce desire to provide for my family, I navigated the challenges of city life, working various jobs on 34th Street while pursuing my education. Despite facing uncertainty and homelessness, I found solace in the theaters of 42nd Street, where Chinese Kungfu movies provided a safe, warm place to sleep.

Driven by a hunger for knowledge and an unwavering resolve, I conquered the GED test and enrolled at LaGuardia Community College. Balancing academia and two jobs, I earned an associate degree in liberal arts and sciences, paving the way for my further studies at Stony Brook University, where I obtained a bachelor's degree in philosophy.

A serendipitous twist led me to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim Museum, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the Museum of Photography. Immersed in these cultural bastions, my creativity was ignited. These "art school years" enriched my understanding of color theory, composition, light, shadow, texture, and contrast, fostering a deep connection with artistic expression.

My work, rooted in my passion for philosophy and ancient history, weaves introspection and cultural resonance into a tapestry of creativity. Each brushstroke and pigment flourish echoes centuries past, showcasing the enduring power of human intellect and imagination.

Reflecting on my path, I am humbled by how every trial and setback has shaped me. My story is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the human soul and the boundless potential within each of us. In 2000, I moved to Barcelona, Spain, and opened an art gallery specializing in contemporary art and antiques. I now live and work in Dallas, Texas.