I came to painting through my studies in Mythology and Anthropology, seeking to explore visually the stories and experiences that had long fascinated me. My earliest work drew from images I gathered during fieldwork in a Zapotec village in Oaxaca, Mexico, and gradually evolved into an exploration of morality—its conflicting definitions and the extent to which it shapes our lives.

When I moved from the city to Altadena, my perspective shifted. I became captivated by the richness of nature; my gardens turned into a living laboratory, and the abundance of animal life began appearing on my canvases. The loss of my home in the Eaton firestorm deepened my focus on themes of renewal—how we recover and the fierce power with which nature reclaims itself.

In an effort to balance the negative forces life can bring, I began creating art toys: whimsical, kinetic sculptures inspired by the simple mechanics of folk toys. This playful medium allows me to weave together humor, irony, and satire—art that invites both delight and reflection.