My Inspiration

For me, painting is more than expression—it’s a conduit for emotion, a means of engaging deeply with the world and its layered histories. My practice invites movement, change, and material experimentation, embracing artmaking as a nonlinear, transformative journey. As artists, we stand at the intersection of past and future, acting as catalysts who shape meaning through evolving techniques and the ongoing tension between stillness and motion.

I am drawn to the ever-shifting landscape of mixed media—a space where boundaries blur and creativity thrives. Here, I explore new materials and approaches, fusing color, texture, and form to awaken emotion and spark curiosity. Each piece becomes a living surface, built through layering, erasure, reconstruction, and reinvention.

My process is intuitive and dynamic, grounded in transformation and the visceral act of making. I move fluidly between mediums, allowing ideas to emerge through the interplay of memory and imagination, of what was and what might be. In this space of constant flux, the act of creating becomes both a meditation and an inquiry.

At the heart of my work lies a fascination with dualities: symmetry and asymmetry, stability and impermanence, the refined and the raw. While symmetry has long represented cosmic harmony, I find power in the subtle disruptions—those essential imperfections that mirror the origins of life itself. As reflected in the ancient Shabaka Stone, it was a microscopic imbalance between matter and antimatter that allowed the universe to exist. I honor that sacred geometry, while embracing the irregularities that give form and vitality to our world.

My art seeks not only to be seen, but to be felt—to invite reflection, provoke questions, and open portals into the human condition. Each piece offers a space to explore the dance between order and chaos, the divine and the earthly, the timeless and the now.

 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.