For over two decades, I’ve painted the facades of both iconic city landmarks and downtown buildings. My paintings depict praiseworthy examples of San Francisco architecture, some utilitarian and others grandly ornamental. From 2008 to 2010, I dedicated a series of works relating to Tomorrowland and as of most recent I've devoted to painting the architectural wonders and forgotten treasures of the GGIE (the Golden Gate International Exposition of 1939 at Treasure Island) - the last World's Fair of San Francisco Bay. My interest in researching the urban landscape continues to grow, addressing the evolution and decay within a city. I continue to deepen my conceptual themes on architecture, place and change in the urban landscape.

I was born in Miami, Florida, the daughter of Colombian parents. My father was an architect at Walt Disney and during his last years he assisted with the development of Epcot Center. I grew up in Bogota Colombia, and since childhood I was enchanted by architecture and form. After completing High School in Bogota, I moved to Northern California to pursue my college education. I studied Architecture, Painting and Photography. In 2005, I obtained my B.F.A in Painting from the San Francisco Art Institute.

I’ve been exhibiting in San Francisco since 1998. Some of the venues exhibited include: Arc Gallery, Arttitud, HANG ART, Roll Up Gallery, STUDIO Gallery, the Old Emporium, SF Public Library, IRISS at Stanford University, and most recent with the Tenderloin Museum, and at the Old Mint with Treasure Island Museum. In 2008, I published my first book, entitled ”SOMA SEEN”. My work has been written about in the San Francisco Chronicle, ARTslant, 7x7 SF, Huffington Post, 48 Hills, Examiner, Beyondchron, and the San Francisco Bay Guardian. I live and work in the San Francisco Bay Area.

ARTIST’S STATEMENT

While living in San Francisco’s SoMa (South of Market), I witnessed the changes taking place in this redeveloping neighborhood and found myself enchanted by the rich architectural history of that area and the decayed beauty that remains. My fascination with domes, towers, sacred and municipal structures began with daily observations of the Golden Gate Theatre at Sixth and Market. Since the late 1990’s, I’ve painted in oils on canvas the facades of both iconic city landmarks and downtown buildings and continue to incorporate them into my new works.

In my cityscapes, I sense the presence of the silent stage uninterrupted by inhabitants. These paintings highlight the exteriors of complete structures and also depict architectural fragments. Their style is largely abstract. Playfulness of forms, juxtaposed against painterly skies. Painted by bright colors opposing to its usual grey fog. My works speaks about the possibility of growth and renewal, exploring architectural practice as both imagination and reality. A marvelous city, that is in constant flux.