Papercutting

Born and raised in Mexico City and currently residing in Toronto, I use my background as an artist and storyteller to portray my love for travel and nature in fantastical and whimsical paper illustrations. Aiming to combine elements from the places I’ve visited, I hope to create work that speaks to the adventurous and wanderlust at soul.

I source my paper from art stores, both at home and abroad, and never miss a chance to reuse gift wraps and old magazines. I prepare my paper by painting it or dyeing it to add color and texture and cut all my pieces by hand yo layer and assemble. As a result, my artwork is a dynamic balance of fun experimentation and meticulous technique.

Quetzal

Known for their emerald green plumage, quetzals were revered by Aztecs and Mayans alike. According to Mayan lore, the quetzal’s melody faded after the Spanish conquest of the Americas. The legend says the Quetzal will sing again, once the continent is fully free from colonial shadows.

Catrina

La Catrina is an iconic image of a female skull, first conceived by printmaker Jose Guadalupe Posada.

While commonly linked to the Day of the Dead, the original print emerged circa 1910 as a satirical character. Posada’s portrayal, featuring her in a bourgeois hat and dress, served as a critique of Mexican elite groups who embraced European fashion, thereby disconnecting from their indigenous heritage.

Popularized later by muralist Diego Rivera, La Catrina has become an icon of Mexican identity

The Wonderer

Part of a fantasy collection I created over a summer in the Yukon, inspired by the animals I encounter in the Canadian countryside.

Solar Eclipse

In the ancient Mexican cultures, a solar eclipse wasn’t merely an astronomical event; it was a cosmic drama representing the temporary death of the Sun.

Hey, Dreamcatcher

I’ve created to versions of these chickadees with autumn and spring scenes. Ever since I moved to Canada, I can’t stop being amazed by the unique colors every change of season brings.

Guardian of the Buttercups

Part of a fantasy collection inspired by beautiful flowers and captivating animals I’ve encountered in the Canadian countryside.

Paper as a Canvas: Weaving Nature, Travel, and Storytelling into Art

Using paper to combine storytelling, travel, and nature to create artwork rooted in identity and connection.

Chickadees: Finding Beauty in Seasonal Changes

The beauty and challenges of adapting to Canadian seasons through nature and art.

La Catrina: A Symbol of Mexico’s Identity and Struggle

Catrina. If you’re familiar with Mexican culture, you’ve probably seen this iconic skull lady dressed in 20th-century European fashion without even realizing she had a name. Living in Canada, I notice that she’s famously associated with the Day of the Dead here and in...