My mixed-media paintings incarnate supernatural spaces inhabited by transformative beings, which represent spirits and ancestors that blend animal, human, and natural elements. Inspired by the landscapes of my homelands in southern Colorado and New Mexico, I draw on my Nuevomexicano and Indigenous Genízaro heritage and its complex history of colonization, enslavement, and centuries of cultural integration. Because so much of my cultural heritage has been lost and destroyed, I focus on creating new myths and worlds that are visionary yet grounded in my everyday life. I capture energy, movement, and incandescent light by mixing acrylic, spray paint, airbrush, and ink to build saturated layers and textures. My process begins with an idea from my sketchbook or through painting freely, letting my instincts guide me as characters and scenes emerge organically. Then, I refine this raw imagery by adding details and expanding my core ideas. In my artistic practice, I reflect upon my origins and strengthen my connection to my lineage and ancestral lands.