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Xeomara Ortiz Montes, Shark, acrylic, 18x18 in.
INSPIRATION
This piece symbolizes the ability to grow through self-confidence and self-discovery. The shark helmet offers protection and is a tool for embodying the identity of an apex predator, with the courage to confront the world.
It relates to "Revealing our Magnificence" by highlighting the versatility that women possess. The portrait uses bold shapes and line work to emphasize the contrast between the shark helmet and my likeness. The helmet adds dimensions and weight to the figure.
ARTIST STATEMENT
Xeomara is a first-generation interdisciplinary artist from Houston, Texas. Her work explores the world and the self through the lens of lived experiences, driven by curiosity and a commitment to self-exploration.
Balancing storytelling with self-extraction, Xeomara’s practice navigates themes of identity, vulnerability, and the search for connection. By turning inward while observing the world around her, they create work that invites viewers to reflect on their own emotional landscape and shared human experiences. They believe art is a vehicle for communication and elevating the soul.
Xeomara Ortiz Montes, Shark, acrylic, 18x18 in.
INSPIRATION
This piece symbolizes the ability to grow through self-confidence and self-discovery. The shark helmet offers protection and is a tool for embodying the identity of an apex predator, with the courage to confront the world.
It relates to "Revealing our Magnificence" by highlighting the versatility that women possess. The portrait uses bold shapes and line work to emphasize the contrast between the shark helmet and my likeness. The helmet adds dimensions and weight to the figure.
ARTIST STATEMENT
Xeomara is a first-generation interdisciplinary artist from Houston, Texas. Her work explores the world and the self through the lens of lived experiences, driven by curiosity and a commitment to self-exploration.
Balancing storytelling with self-extraction, Xeomara’s practice navigates themes of identity, vulnerability, and the search for connection. By turning inward while observing the world around her, they create work that invites viewers to reflect on their own emotional landscape and shared human experiences. They believe art is a vehicle for communication and elevating the soul.