I was born and raised in Southern California and am now a transplant in Chicago, IL. I work with traditional mediums, including 4×5 film and cyanotype, and sometimes combine the processes with more modern ones. Reoccurring themes include the social undertones (or at times, overtones) of my culture and those of being a woman, the humanity of us all, and the constant question of home. Much of what inspires me comes from Latina artists Frida Kahlo and Judithe Hernandez, as well as artists Lorna Simpson and Laurie Simmons. Other art forms also have a huge impact on my work, such as spoken word artists Elizabeth Acevedo, Sarah Kay, and Mayda Del Valle.