Public Work

'Sol del rio' meaning 'sun of the river' in Spanish was created as a demonstration of colorful celebration that enriches the city of Del Rio and its culture. As a sunset fills the sky with warm, vivid colors for a short moment, the beautiful display of color in folklorico dancing also appears as a flash of light, quickly disappearing. This mural aimed to capture this beautiful moment in time where we can all be reminded of how beautiful our culture is.  The mural is located along the exterior wall of Plaza Hall in historic Barrio San Felipe. The owner, Alfredo Cardenas...

This piece was inspired by my newfound hobby of indoor gardening and houseplants. Growing up, my grandparents, tios and tias, and older family friends always had houseplants. I admired their beauty, but didn't pay too much attention. Years later when I went to college, it came time to decorate my own apartment. It was then that I realized why all the homes of my loved ones were filled with leafy friends. Houseplants had the power to make a home feel like home. My spiraling journey into plant collecting began. By the time I knew it, I was trading pieces of plant cuttings,...