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Born in the urban city of Brooklyn, NY to Puerto Rican
parents. My mother is from Ponce and my father is from Fajardo, Puerto
Rico. I currently reside in Queens, NY, have a 17 year old daughter and
have been married for 18 wonderful years.
It was with my family that I first learned to appreciate the importance of
an artistic community. Being surrounded by so many creative people
provided me with a nurturing artistic environment that encouraged me to
explore and learn without boundaries.
While
traveling through Europe and the Caribbean I had the opportunity to visit
the worlds most treasured pieces in history like … the Mona Lisa, Winged
Victory, Michael Angelo’s David and to view art by Obed Garcia, Elizabeth
Baez, Frida Kahlo, Goya, and so much more.
I do not have formal training and did not attend any art classes. My
family and life experience is what leads my hand and nourishes my
creativity. My family plays a big role in inspiring me along with some of
my favorite artists like, Frida Kahlo, Goya and Picasso just to name a
few. I enjoy experimenting with various mixed mediums, acrylic paint,
fabric, wood, ceramics, canvas boards etc.
 My favorite subjects to paint are of culture (Hispanic-Africano and
Taino), emotion (Loss-satisfaction-serenity) and spirituality
(Santeria-Latin folk Catholicism and Christianity). According to art lore,
an artist is supposed to focus on one style of painting and develop a
"signature" style. This may ring true for many but I can’t seem to be able
to give in to it. I enjoy sampling various existences and experiences. My
paintings are a record of my experiences and ideas, an expression of heart
and personal truth.
If I had to sum up my inspirations into one word it would be “Life”. The
driving force behind my work is very personal. It is an influence of
family, culture and a deep sense of spirituality. My mother's Caribbean
ways has forever permeated my sense of self, my thoughts and my
spirituality. It was after the passing of my Grandfather that I once again
found my self
 value and started to pick up my paint brushes.
I admired his artistic creativity and passion for his art. He would paint
on Palm tree leaves, seashells, wood, glass and canvas.
Everything nature provided was a piece of art to him. He loved Puerto Rico
and was grateful for the things it provided for him and his family. He
painted Puerto Rico landscapes by using various mixed mediums eventually
creating three dimensional pieces of art. “I believe that if you do not
try you will never know and the only risk you miss is the one you don’t
take”.
You can reach Mia at:
mommamia1790@yahoo.com |
