Mujeres de Accion Mixer

Panel Speaker

Due to the impact of my illustrations and artwork in sparking important dialogue and insight around the Indigenous migrant community on the Central Coast, I was honored to be invited by Mujeres de Acción, a nonprofit based in Paso Robles, to participate in a panel discussion. This platform gave me the opportunity to speak in greater depth about the significance and meaning behind my work to the broader community.

Your art is deeply rooted in your Purépecha heritage. How has your cultural background shaped the themes and stories you choose to tell through your work?

Panel Questions

Many of your pieces highlight the lived realities of brown, Indigenous, and migrant communities. What responsibility do you feel as an artist to represent these narratives authentically?

Much of your art documents the immigrant experience, especially in the current political climate. What impact do you hope these visual narratives have on shaping public understanding and empathy around immigration?

You describe art as both a mirror and a bridge. Can you share an example of a moment when your art created meaningful dialogue or connection between communities?

For those who want to support cultural preservation and resistance through creativity, what advice would you give to emerging artists or community members who want to amplify their heritage through art?