The Glorious Way She Moves
The Glorious Way She Moves is my artistic tribute to the evolving grace of the female form—from youthful wonder to empowered wisdom. I paint women I know, meet, or deeply admire, capturing their spirit through movement-based, multi-image portraits that celebrate their stories, strength, and individuality. Each work honors the rich tapestry of women across generations and lived experiences—rendered in sweeping gestures and vibrant forms. I begin by filming women dancing, then select still frames that capture their essence. These moments become layered portraits—alive with motion, grounded in truth.
Working with water media and acrylic on Yupo paper, and now with flowing sheer fabrics, I explore how texture and transparency evoke emotion and presence. Freed from rigid frames, the paintings move and breathe—mirroring the freedom of the women they portray. It’s a connection beyond stereotype, rooted in joy and authenticity.
As a woman of mixed Hispanic and Black ancestry, my work centers on representation, resilience, and joy as acts of resistance. In times when women’s rights are under threat, I turn to beauty, movement, and storytelling to reclaim power and nurture unity. Joy, to me, is revolutionary—it heals, unites, and reminds us of our strength. Through layered portraits and intimate audio recordings, I invite viewers into a multi-sensory space where women—artists, mothers, teachers, healers—speak their truths. In witnessing them, we find reflections of ourselves.
The Glorious Way She Moves is a celebration of spirit and survival—a reminder that joy endures, and in its rhythm, we rise.