Art as a Sanctuary: Reimagining Life with Loss and Instability in Mexico
As I face a blank canvas, I feel torn between gratitude and the confusion stirred by Mexico’s political upheaval.
This tension shapes my new art series, where light and shadow clash, reflecting both the turmoil around me and the emotions of losing my partner, which still echo today. The growing political instability in Mexico quietly seeps into everyday life.
The Senate’s judicial reforms on September 11, 2024 felt like a turning point. It disrupted my creative flow because it highlighted the growing instability of homeownership.
These changes compelled me to make difficult decisions, such as selling my home at a loss to protect my future.
I’m in survival mode now.
I spend a few days questioning whether relocating here was the right choice. While the past offered no clear answers, I must acknowledge my fear—who wouldn’t feel this way in such circumstances? The choices ahead are mine to face, as I reimagine a new chapter.
As I wait to return to the U.S., my art calls to me.
Art as Healing has been essential to my grief journey, and now it helps me sort through an increasingly complex landscape
Remaining true to myself and my feelings is essential to this journey. I’ve discovered that being in touch with my emotions brings clarity to my path forward, enabling me to approach difficult decisions with confidence. Ultimately, this commitment to authenticity fosters a richer and more fulfilling life and creative practice.
Each morning, small rituals, like making coffee and caring for my two chihuahuas, give me a fragile sense of dignity, helping me reflect and let go of the material life my family built together.
The light-filled vision I once had for this series has transformed into dramatic contrasts, echoing both the political and emotional tension I face. Living with opposites, letting go of some things while fighting for others, has become my reality.