Background on the Artist

Panamanian born Metal smith artist living in Wichita Falls, Texas. BFA in Metals from Midwestern State University. Art Teacher at the Museum of Fine Art at Midwestern State University. Instructor for metals Community Art Class at Midwestern State University.

In Panama there is a saying "The land where you were born calls you" this refers to the desire to see or recreate the traditions of your ancestors. Culturally we are a mixture of Indigenous, Spanish, and Caribbean.  In my case the colors and symbols of my people are a physical representation of how strong and fragile a Panamanian woman can be.  I recreate the Molas Kunas design, shown on the adornments worn by the women of the Kuna tribe*. Traditionally they used gold or cloth painted with plants to wear their Molas. 

My art is in tribute to the women of Panama to demonstrate their fragility and beauty, but also strength.

Metals, mostly copper, fused with enamel. Wires are used to recreate the Molas Kunas design, shown on the adornments worn by the women of the Kuna tribe.