Artist Statement
I explore themes of sexuality, identity, and anthropocenic anxieties. My work ranges from small colored pencil drawings to installation and performance art, all of which is influenced by my catholic upbringing in the macho culture of rural Mexico. Through the use of my culture’s vibrant color palette, I bring attention to sociopolitical issues, raising questions about the fate of nature and humanity.

My work in this show comes from a series titled 2084, partly inspired by the dystopian novel 1984. As a kid, I preferred to spend time in the wilderness of the yard around the house, rather than hang out with other kids. This solitude brought me comfort, as it kept me from being forced to play soccer, wrestle, hunt, and any other activities boys in my town were expected to engage in. Now, seeing all the chaos and destruction around the world brings me sorrow. It's hard to imagine a future without the safe space nature offers. At the same time, I believe mother nature has a way of balancing the scales when a species gets out of control. Representing Mother Nature, ominous nipple covered orbs first appeared in my work in 2014. Today, they have a resemblance to images of the coronavirus.

LGBTQ+ Statement
Through the series 2084, I open myself up in the way that coming out freed me. By giving my worries an intimate, physical form, I hope to let go of them. As a kid I was told to hide my emotions. But I believe displays of vulnerability encourage others to open up and seek help when they need it. Visibility is especially vital in the queer community — as it can literally save lives.