I grew up in San Antonio, Texas, embedded in a family of makers. My parents and extended family were musicians, cooks, builders, and farmers who possessed the beautiful, essential ability to always make something out of nothing. I still carry the fierce entrepreneurial spirit of my Tía Irene, who would water the sidewalk during her yard sales, telling me, “Mija, we are growing our customers.”
For me, making is an intergenerational practice. Rooted in that upbringing, I learned how to create, adapt, and fix almost anything—whether it's repairing a friend’s moped, remodeling my own kitchen, or documenting a complex project. Making art is an absolute compulsion. My contemporary practice centers heavily on immersive, site-specific installation art, transforming physical environments into spaces for connection and reflection. Whether I am building large-scale installations, creating polyurethane mix-media , or encouraging my students to expand their digital media skills, my life is defined by constant creation.