Bio

Inextricably tied to the cultural tapestry of the Dominican Republic, my paintings are declarative moments that capture humanity through the eyes of an artist. My works address my subjects with a tenderness and intimacy that draws the viewers warmly into the figurative narratives. I chose quiet moments, brought alive through composition, vibrant color palette, and energetic painterly mark-making. Ultimately, my subject matter is intertwined with the history of my people -- both my immediate family which I often depict, as well as my various communities. The works then become a practice of self-reflection, a thoughtful exploration of my own identity as an immigrant, someone from the Caribbean, and a painter. The intellectual and emotional investment that I have with these investigations drives my work as I attempt to explore the disruptive experience of immigration and unveil the present silences of family and societal life. Ultimately, my paintings uncover an identity as layered and complex as the many snapshots I paint from.