Jaguar Pile. 2024
This portrait depicts my family as jaguars, capturing a feeling every mother knows: being climbed on, jumped on, and used as a place of safety and comfort, all while fiercely protecting your little ones. It reflects the transformative moment when a mother is broken into motherhood—a moment of matriarchal acceptance, where she finds peace and strength in the chaos and discovers the serene joy of this sacred, ferocious role.
My artwork employs shadow effects that create the illusion of figures subtly lifted or dislocated from their background, evoking a sense of otherworldly detachment. Each figure is encased in a luminous aura, as if illuminated by an enigmatic, distant energy source—a power both ethereal and untouchable. This interplay of light and shadow not only enhances depth and mystery but also deepens the sense of spiritual alienation, as though the figures exist in a liminal space between worlds.
Acrylic & Oil Pastel
101cm x 101cm
Canvas - (UN)Framed
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@floreo.creative
This portrait depicts my family as jaguars, capturing a feeling every mother knows: being climbed on, jumped on, and used as a place of safety and comfort, all while fiercely protecting your little ones. It reflects the transformative moment when a mother is broken into motherhood—a moment of matriarchal acceptance, where she finds peace and strength in the chaos and discovers the serene joy of this sacred, ferocious role.
My artwork employs shadow effects that create the illusion of figures subtly lifted or dislocated from their background, evoking a sense of otherworldly detachment. Each figure is encased in a luminous aura, as if illuminated by an enigmatic, distant energy source—a power both ethereal and untouchable. This interplay of light and shadow not only enhances depth and mystery but also deepens the sense of spiritual alienation, as though the figures exist in a liminal space between worlds.
Acrylic & Oil Pastel
101cm x 101cm
Canvas - (UN)Framed
FOLLOW ME on Instagram
@floreo.creative
This portrait depicts my family as jaguars, capturing a feeling every mother knows: being climbed on, jumped on, and used as a place of safety and comfort, all while fiercely protecting your little ones. It reflects the transformative moment when a mother is broken into motherhood—a moment of matriarchal acceptance, where she finds peace and strength in the chaos and discovers the serene joy of this sacred, ferocious role.
My artwork employs shadow effects that create the illusion of figures subtly lifted or dislocated from their background, evoking a sense of otherworldly detachment. Each figure is encased in a luminous aura, as if illuminated by an enigmatic, distant energy source—a power both ethereal and untouchable. This interplay of light and shadow not only enhances depth and mystery but also deepens the sense of spiritual alienation, as though the figures exist in a liminal space between worlds.
Acrylic & Oil Pastel
101cm x 101cm
Canvas - (UN)Framed
FOLLOW ME on Instagram
@floreo.creative
Artist Statement
Art has the power to hold space for difficult emotions, experiences, thoughts, and sensations,and unspoken truths—speaking softly where words cannot reach.
My work celebrates the playful, untamed spirit within—a vibrant exploration of connection, resilience, and transformation. Rooted in my Belizean heritage and Mayan ancestry, I draw from cultural symbolism and personal experiences to create bold, large-scale mixed-media works that bridge the personal and universal.
Using layers of acrylic and oil pastel, I craft dynamic, intuitive compositions alive with vivid colors and intricate patterns. Recurring motifs such as the Jaguar, the Cactus, and the Lady embody ferocity, strength, and transformation. These symbols reflect our shared longing to reconnect with the “wild twin” inside us—the essence urging us toward authenticity and self-discovery.
Through my art, I explore themes of alienation, optimism, and belonging. I invite viewers to find meaning in the interplay between chaos and harmony, to celebrate their own wild spirit, and to embrace the beauty of transformation and inner strength.