Your sensitive soul seeks healing.

And when words fall short…

Turn to art.

Because when a painting comes along which stirs something inside–chances are…

It’s meant to guide you on the journey of YOUR fullest expression…

Bringing a touch of healing.

I explore the connection of darkness and light within us…

The complexity of layers that we show to others and to ourselves and the interconnection of the conscious and unconscious aspects in our lives.

I believe healing happens when we integrate our shadow and our light.

Born in Chile, I became interested in art and began learning from a few notable Chilean artists at the age of 15, participating in group exhibitions and private collections in Chile.

As the years passed, I became interested in psychology. I pursued a professional career in Clinical Psychology and Public Health at UC Berkeley, while keeping my art practice private.

I moved to the Bay Area in 2001 and became involved with the effervescent art Mission District community–learning printmaking and creating public commissions for the University of California, San Francisco’s new development, the Mission Bay District.

After many years of clinical practice in Chile, I returned to the U.S committed to integrate my passion for fine art with my love of psychology, mindfulness and the healing arts.

Artist Statement

My mixed media abstract paintings explore the connection of darkness and light within us, the complexity of our personality, that we show to others and what we keep to ourselves and the interconnection of conscious and unconscious aspects in our lives. I am interested in exploring that space in between reality and daydreaming, where the unconscious aspects of our inner world can come to the surface, making visible what was invisible before.  

My inspiration comes from the textures and colors found in nature, especially the desert, the skies and the collective symbols used by ancient cultures.

My process is almost archeological. Using a combination of paint, collage, and mixed media, I build the beginning layers working intuitively and without a preconceived idea. Then I cover all these layers and start excavating into them. 

Many layers later, the paintings contain a variety of marks, some made by scratching and repainting the surface, and some made by drawing specific interconnected shapes, bringing the hidden history of my process to the surface. Textures, color, and organic forms are woven into a complex visual dialogue that hints at the underlying feelings and complexity of our lives.

Curious about my journey as an artist?

Satisfy your curiosity with these are two interviews with artists and mentors, Nicholas Wilton and Cheryl Taves.

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