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Borinquen

Borinquen is the original name of the island of Puerto Rico given by Taínos, the Indigenous group occupying Puerto Rico before colonization. My work relating to Puerto Rico is a love letter to a culture that I am constantly uncovering. I often use motifs like quenepas, a fruit native to the Caribbean, Vejigante masks worn during festivals to scare away evil spirits, and Taíno symbols with different meanings. Bomba y plena is also referenced by the bomba dancers who swish their white dresses to the beat of drums influenced by our West African heritage. Borinquen is a proud rendering of all that makes me Puerto Rican. 

Vejigante Totem

Vejigante Totem

2024 74”w x 45”h Charcoal on Canvas and Paper

Walking Through Viejo San Juan

Walking Through Viejo San Juan

2024 48"w x 48"h x 4"d Acrylic Paint, Acrylic Marker, Fabric, and Yarn on Foam

Playing in El Morro

Playing in El Morro

2024 48”w x 36”h Acrylic, Unprimed Canvas, and Fabric Circles on Canvas

Quenepa Canopy

Quenepa Canopy

2022 48"w x 66"h Oil and Charcoal on Canvas

Maskmaker's Daughter

Maskmaker's Daughter

2022 48"w x 66"h Oil on Canvas

Bomba Dancer Takes Flight

Bomba Dancer Takes Flight

2023 Each sculpture is roughly 50"w x 96"h x 2"d Oil Paint and Oil Pastel on Foam Read more about this installation at the link below

The Cox-Cáceres Sisters

The Cox-Cáceres Sisters

2024 24"w x 48"h Acrylic, Linocut, and Colored Pencil on Black Paper on Canvas

Flor de Maga

Flor de Maga

2019 Colored Pencil, Linocut Prints, and Photos on Illustration Board

Soy Yo

Soy Yo

2019 Colored Pencil, Linocut Prints, and Photos on Illustration Board

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