Cara de Güey

2025

Mexico City

A collection of textile and ceramic works centered around migration, identity, culture, and self-actualization.

Break the-

The shift has been crazy. I’ve been somewhat frozen since my last chair design, I haven’t brought myself to produce anything new.  Imposter syndrome has crept in and the fear a failure is back. In my practice I strive to create bigger and better. This year has been really tough, I don’t have my studio, I miss my family and friends and I don’t have any of the tools I had before. I’ve been reaching out for graphic design gigs but I’m barely making enough to get by. Recently my partner signed us up for a ceramics class  in hopes to bring some of the that creative energy and flow back. We both  have been struggling to get adjusted. Facing myself has been the biggest challenge in this new transition. There are parts of myself I need to heal. I feel like a snake regularly shedding old skin. It’s a huge relief but the process can hurt. I have a new goal,  I want to produce prolifically and without doubt. I want to trust in my abilities to create a safe and stable environment for myself and my family. That is the last layer to Cara de Güey. Facing myself and taking responsibility, being courageous and push through the chaos. Breaking the mask..

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