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.

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 

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.

Guardian of the Buttercups

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