Artist Statement

As a first generation Argentinian American my parents instilled in me a deep connection to our culture, which has always been a central part of our home. Castellano, my first language, holds a special significance in my life, shaping my identity and how I express myself. The work I create uses profound metaphors that reflect my intimate experiences within my home and personal life. The heirlooms, ceramic objects, maté, and cherished gifts passed down to me which have consistently been around my home life are elements in my works; these artifacts embody characteristics of different family members. 

The symbolism in my artwork is similar in certain aspects to those that Louise Bourgeois uses, who created spider sculptures as a representation of her mother’s strength, resilience, and nurturing qualities. Similarly, I craft teapots to embody my mother’s warmth and nurturing presence, and maté to symbolize my father, reflecting his roots, traditions, and cultural heritage. These objects hold personal and cultural significance, serving as vessels for memory, connection, and identity. I also identify myself through the form of teacups, drawing a parallel to how Van Gogh represented himself as a chair in Van Gogh's Chair. This metaphorical approach allows me to explore how objects can reflect facets of our personalities and roles in the lives of others. My artwork becomes a narrative where each piece is a dialogue about memory, connection, and the legacy of those closest to me.

I reveal idiosyncratically the delicate and often painful relationship between personal identity and family ties. Those constructs include generational relationships with my mother, father, grandparents and other family members. Through this iconography, I reflect on the intricate interplay between personal identity and family bonds, which unravels a deeper narrative that keeps alive these connections to my past and heritage.