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Peggy Espinel, Make a Wish, mixed media on paper, framed, 9x12 in.
INSPIRATION
This piece reflects on the experience of waiting—waiting to be seen, celebrated, or acknowledged by others—and the quiet realization that this recognition must first come from within. The figure sits in a moment of pause, facing a symbolic offering of celebration, yet remains introspective rather than outwardly engaged.
The text “I celebrate me” becomes both a declaration and a question, pointing to the tension between external validation and self-acceptance. I was interested in capturing the emotional space between longing and self-recognition, particularly within the experience of womanhood.
In relation to the theme “Revealing our Magnificence,” this work suggests that magnificence is not something granted by others, but something that must be claimed internally—even in moments of doubt, stillness, or uncertainty.
ARTIST STATEMENT
My work comes from a place of transition—of questioning, unlearning, and becoming. As a bilingual educator and artist, I carry multiple identities, and my work reflects the tension and beauty of that experience.
I am interested in what it means to be a woman learning to take up space—emotionally, creatively, and physically. My process is intuitive and rooted in feeling, often exploring themes of softness, resilience, and self-definition.
I create work that invites pause. Work that feels honest. Work that allows both strength and vulnerability to exist at the same time.
Peggy Espinel, Make a Wish, mixed media on paper, framed, 9x12 in.
INSPIRATION
This piece reflects on the experience of waiting—waiting to be seen, celebrated, or acknowledged by others—and the quiet realization that this recognition must first come from within. The figure sits in a moment of pause, facing a symbolic offering of celebration, yet remains introspective rather than outwardly engaged.
The text “I celebrate me” becomes both a declaration and a question, pointing to the tension between external validation and self-acceptance. I was interested in capturing the emotional space between longing and self-recognition, particularly within the experience of womanhood.
In relation to the theme “Revealing our Magnificence,” this work suggests that magnificence is not something granted by others, but something that must be claimed internally—even in moments of doubt, stillness, or uncertainty.
ARTIST STATEMENT
My work comes from a place of transition—of questioning, unlearning, and becoming. As a bilingual educator and artist, I carry multiple identities, and my work reflects the tension and beauty of that experience.
I am interested in what it means to be a woman learning to take up space—emotionally, creatively, and physically. My process is intuitive and rooted in feeling, often exploring themes of softness, resilience, and self-definition.
I create work that invites pause. Work that feels honest. Work that allows both strength and vulnerability to exist at the same time.