This MeanS Good Luck · NYC 2022

This painting was inspired by the spirit of Guernica—not its story, but its emotional power and symbolic language. It became a personal exploration of reflection, spirituality, and transformation.

Most of the imagery emerged naturally as I painted. Rather than planning every detail, I let the symbols reveal themselves. Gold flows throughout the composition, connecting its different elements. To me, it represents something timeless, an energy that links the physical, the spiritual, and the unknown.

At the center is an all-seeing eye, symbolizing awareness, consciousness, and inner vision. It stands on two grounded legs, representing presence, sobriety, and the lifelong journey of self-discovery. Their texture reflects my experience living with psoriasis, embracing vulnerability as a part of being human rather than something to hide.

From the meeting of the spiritual and the earthly emerges a mythical figure, inspired by the spirit of an Alebrije. To me, it represents protection, clarity, and quiet strength. Surrounding it are five floating lights, each symbolizing a dream, a goal, a challenge, or a new possibility waiting to unfold.

This painting doesn't seek to provide answers. Instead, I hope it invites a moment of reflection—an opportunity to trust your own intuition, embrace the unknown, and recognize that transformation often begins long before we are able to see it.