ARTIST STATEMENT
My work explores the layered experiences of Latina womanhood, tracing how memory, migration, and the female body intersect as sites of transformation. I approach painting as both a meditative and reconstructive act — a way to piece together fragments of identity shaped by diaspora, ancestry, and belonging.
Through a fusion of aquarelle, oil, and acrylic techniques layered with textile motifs, collage, and digital transparencies, I construct images that blur the boundaries between body and landscape, spirit and material. Threads, fabric, and gesture become metaphors for inheritance and repair — the ways in which cultural memory is passed, unraveled, and rewoven across generations.
My ongoing series, Unraveled Identities: Memory and the Female Body in Transit, explores how it is my strong belief that patriarchy will end its rule when we face the issues of colonialism head on. A very important investigation is how The women of the Caribbean and its diaspora navigate multiplicity: between languages, histories, and geographies. The work is deeply influenced by my Afro-diasporic roots, my background in printmaking, and the intergenerational stories that have shaped my sense of self.
By merging traditional and digital practices, I create a visual language that resists erasure and celebrates hybridity. Each composition becomes a form of embodied storytelling — a reclamation of space and voice. Through color, light, and layered materials, I seek to transform displacement into a kind of belonging, and vulnerability into power.
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Master painter and print-maker in traditional, studio and analog formats, with 30 years of experience. Conceptual artist & digital media specialist with 20 years of experience in social media management, video production and content strategy. Proficient in designing engaging multimedia content, optimizing digital campaigns, and driving brand engagement. Adept at using analytics to refine strategies and maximize audience reach. Passionate about storytelling through digital and audiovisual mediums.
Core Skills
- Oil Painting | Mixed Media
- Graphic Design (Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva)
Video Production & Editing (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve)
- Content Creation & Strategy: Social Media Management
Digital Marketing & SEO Optimization
Copywriting & Scriptwriting
Photography & Videography
Motion Graphics & Animation (After Effects)
Data Analytics & Performance Tracking
Brand Development & Engagement
Professional Experience
Content Creator & Social Media Manager
Afro-Latin Association for Advocacy and Policy
Freelance | Remote | 10/2009 – present
Managed social media accounts for multiple clients, increasing engagement by 75%.
Designed and edited promotional videos, advertisements, and reels.
Developed content strategies to enhance audience engagement and brand visibility.
Wrote compelling copy for posts, blogs, and marketing materials.
Conducted market research to identify trends and audience preferences.
Digital Media Specialist
Marcus Evans | Barcelona | 12/2009 –11/2014
Develop and execute multimedia content strategies across various social media platforms.
Record, edit, and produce high-quality video content tailored to brand objectives.
Manage content calendars and optimize posting schedules for maximum engagement.
Utilize analytics tools to measure campaign success and adjust strategies accordingly.
Collaborate with marketing teams to align branding and messaging.
Create visually appealing graphics and motion designs to enhance video content.
Professor of Digital Arts | Prof. of Media Technologies
Briarcliffe College, NY
Adjunct Faculty | 10/2005 – 11/2009
- Designed and taught courses on digital media, interactive design, AI in art, VR/AR, and animation.
- Taught courses that explored emerging media, the possibilities of a future with AI-generated art, and all immersive experiences.
- Collaborated on multimedia projects, exhibitions, and industry partnerships that supported media technologies.
- Guided students in projects, portfolios, and career development.
- Served on committees, secured grants, and contributed to academic initiatives towards digital arts.
Professor of Digital Arts | Prof. of Video and Motion Graphics
Inter American University
Adjunct Faculty | 08/2014 – 01/2020
Taught 101 courses about digital arts, as well as art appreciation and studio courses.
- Taught introductory to advanced workshop courses on using the programs and learning the technologies.
Taught the best practices to design and edit video from basic to advanced.
Taught best practices to develop content for web motion to enhance audience engagement and brand visibility.
Taught the process of promotional videos, advertisements, and reels.
Taught how to conduct market research to identify trends and audience preferences in the creation of visual concepts.
Content Creator & Social Media Manager
The Praetorian Solutions
Freelance | Remote | 01/2019 – present
Managed social media accounts for multiple clients, increasing engagement by 80 %.
Designed and edited promotional videos, advertisements, and reels.
Developed content strategies to enhance audience engagement and brand visibility.
Wrote compelling copy for posts, blogs, and marketing materials.
Conducted market research to identify trends and audience preferences.
Education
BFA Communications Design
Pratt Institute | New York | 2001
MFA Printmaking Inter American University Puerto Rico | 2005
Certifications
Google Digital Marketing & E-Commerce Certification
HubSpot Content Marketing Certification
Adobe Premiere Pro & After Effects Certification
Tools & Technologies
Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator)
Canva, CapCut, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve
Meta Business Suite, Hootsuite, Buffer
Google Analytics, SEO Tools (SEMrush, Ahrefs)
WordPress, Shopify, Squarespace
Projects & Portfolio
Successfully launched a social media campaign that increased brand engagement by 35%.
Produced a series of promotional videos that garnered 300K views across platforms.
Designed and executed a content strategy for a startup, growing their audience by 70% in 12 months.
References
Available upon request.
