Carinito 4 flowers is a reminder that our

is a reminder that our safety and our future are built collectively

The corn seed is not just food—it is resistance

Inspired by the 2022 documentary AFTERSHOCK

and ecosystems they support

It was a secret my mother kept from me and from everyone in our family for over three decades

Carinito 4 flowers is a reminder that our2023, Collage with Linoleum Block Elements on Cotton Rag Paper 15 x 22. 25 inches have a powerful, enduring relationship with the Andes Mountains. As a teenager, I traveled to Cusco to reconnect with and reclaim my ancestral culture, immersing myself in the colors, shapes, and geometry of the art. I am especially inspired by the precise stonework and forms used by the Inca in their architecture. Through these collages, I pay tribute to the Indigenous