This is me,
get to know me and my work
a bit more.

Where I am from

I am a multifaceted artist who has found her home in Puerto Rico. I was born and raised in San Jose, Costa Rica where I learned to love the culture and traditions of my country. From a very young age, I stood out in the world of art, developing my creativity in various disciplines, from painting to ceramics.

In 1996, I moved to Puerto Rico where I have lived since then. Although I have spent over two decades on the island, my love for my homeland has never diminished. In fact, I consider Costa Rica to be a fundamental part of my identity, and I always carry its culture and people in my heart.

I studied

I have enriched my artistic education in various institutions throughout my career. I studied at the International University of the Americas, the Art Institute in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, the school of plastic arts of Puerto Rico, and the San Juan School of Interior Design of Puerto Rico, among others.

Thanks to my extensive academic background, I have explored various facets of art and design. I have experimented with creating sculptures in different materials, but it is in ceramics where I have developed my greatest skill. Additionally, I have dedicated myself to interior design, which has allowed me to understand the need for distinctive works of art to complement and enhance the space where they are placed.

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My experience

During my cancer treatment, I discovered my passion for textile art by experimenting with yarn, threads, and ribbons. Since then, I have focused my career on creating unique textile artworks designed to achieve balance and harmony in the spaces where they are exhibited. My pieces are specifically designed to connect their owners with each component that makes them up. Innovation is present at the heart of my art, and after more than 15 years working with fabrics, I have focused on textile art. I have gained recognition through my vibrant and original work, and my pieces are scattered throughout the world.

In 2021, I lost my daughter Deborah in the tragic collapse of Champlain Towers in Surfside, Florida. Despite this devastating moment, I have found solace and healing in my art, and all the pieces I have created since then have been donated in honor of my daughter.

My work represents the cycle of life, starting with a frame that is the boundary between what is permitted and freedom. The ropes are the foundation that must be strong enough to withstand the vicissitudes of life, but flexible enough to be able to pass through them. Each weft takes different paths, reaching the limit in different ways, creating shapes and finally giving life through art.

As an artist, I invite all individuals to join me in the struggle against the challenges of life and to develop their internal talents, which are often unrecognized. I work in traditional textile art and other unconventional techniques such as felting, silk, vegetable fibers, paper, and other elements to create my pieces, which evoke textile memories. I use a manual loom, which involves crossing longitudinal threads, called warp, with vertical threads, called weft, so that when the warp passes over and under the weft, the fabric is formed. The magic lies in the selection of materials, colors, and their combination to create an artwork where each stitch has a purpose.