I am a Nuyorican Afro Latina Bangladeshi, living in Orlando. Previously, I was a teacher in California.

 

 

Growing up, I was surrounded by art. My father painted a mural in every home we lived in. So, my love of art started at an early age.

 

 

Born in NYC, my parents exposed us to all that New York City, and the Tri-State area had to offer. Whether it be museums, parks, zoos, planetariums, beaches, or the theater, my family was there.   

 

 

My homelife was full of delicious food, loud music, ethnic art, plants, shells, driftwood, literature, and parents that loved to conversate.

I grew up in a zestful environment.

 

 

I spent some of my childhood living on Guam and Panama. In both places, my parents immersed us into the culture. This gave me a deep curiosity and respect for other individual's culture and history.

 

 

​In my teens, I fell in love with the MOMA in New York. I was enraptured by works of Klee, Miro, Marc Kadinsky,  and Rothko. I loved the way they played with colors, shapes, and lines. In 2021, I became fearless in my own creative expression.

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As a woman of color, art has given me a way to express my emotions, as well as a way to share and celebrate my culture.

 

 

Being an ADHD adult, painting allows me to linger in a meditative state. I feel a connection to my Spirit, and a profound calmness. For me, art captures difficult emotions and translates them into tangible colors, shapes, and textures. 

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My inspiration for my work comes from everyday life. I am highly attracted to colors, shapes, and textures found in organic and man made material.

 

 

I am also inspired by island living. I am stimulated by the pulse of its people, nature, and the ocean's never ending

strength and mystery.

 

I have sold my art to individuals in New York, California, and Florida. My work has been in galleries in New York, Florida, and online. 

 

 

In 2024 and 2025, three of my paintings were selected to be exhibited in the Orlando International Airport. This was an exhibit honoring Hispanic Heritage month. 

 

 

With my need for stimulus, I have a busy lifestyle ...  Currently, I am a docent at the Orlando Museum of Art, where I love giving tours to children. At home, I love to cook, and I am a big time Foodie I continue to create art with my little dog Thomas by my side.

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