Acrylic on canvas • 34 x 60

3rd in Series “Evolución 4.0”

As each day passes, I feel a sense of artistic rebirth. I attribute this as a confirmation that I am now living the life I was meant to lead. The circular strokes of color bring light and purpose to my life. Just as the title suggests, the rebirth isn’t occurring at a slow or controlled pace but rather at whipping and violent speeds. It is up to me to take hold of it and surf through the bands of this hurricane while continuing to discover the purpose of my life.

The birth of this painting was captured in its raw state during my video portfolio creation. Unlike the first two paintings in this series, “Evolución 4.0” I hadn’t created a sketch to guide my creative process. I knew it would become the third painting of the series, and therefore I let my feelings take over as I proceeded to apply the first layers of color onto the canvas.

Once the video shoot was over, I decided to focus on the painting and bring the image to life. What started to shine through was a headshot of a woman, this woman was I. The movement represented in this piece is symbolic of the pace my artistic journey is progressing; like a hurricane, gaining strength with every encounter and causing an exciting rebirth.

The vibrant colors are symbolic of the happiness this rebirth has brought to my every-day life. I am grateful for my family and friends who continue to be the pillars bringing stability to my creative progress. As each day passes, I am reminded that I am only fulfilled when I can create and express my vision through a paintbrush.

Evolución 4.0 is a series of paintings based on a retrospective of the artist’s life and those who have influenced her, along with a foreshadowing of her life in the future, and whom from her past she may meet again. Each of the paintings in this series will represent a self-portrait of the woman she has been or will become.