Biography

             

Monique is a multidisciplinary artist and educator whose art encompasses painting, ceramics, illustration, and mural creation. Her diverse artistic pursuits enrich her teaching practice, allowing her to share comprehensive experiences with learners and peers. Her academic background includes The National School of Fine Arts in Honduras, a degree in Art Education with an emphasis in Visual Arts from The National Pedagogical University of Francisco Morázan, Honduras, and a degree in Education from St. Thomas University in Florida, where she was inducted into the Kappa Pi Gamma Honor Society. 

 

These experiences have profoundly shaped Monique's understanding of art, learning, and life. Growing up in a developing country, Monique cultivated a deep appreciation for art, culture, and color, and a strong desire to advocate for environmental stewardship. Living near the Everglades inspires her to create art that celebrates and safeguards this unique ecosystem. Her multicultural experiences empower her to craft meaningful narratives that uplift and respect diverse backgrounds, honoring ethnicity and cultural identity. As an artist, Monique's driving force is to create positive change and healing, inspiring a deeper connection among viewers, the community, nature, and the world.

 

 

 

Artist Statement

            

As an artist, I explore the intersections of nature, ecology, and humanity, revealing the intricate tapestry of connections that unite us. Guided by a lifelong environmental fascination and deep cultural reverence, my artistic process honors biodiversity, life cycles, and evolution.

Inspired by the divine feminine and Mother Nature's wisdom, I create works that honor women's empowerment, indigenous traditions, cultures, and the Everglades' resilience. I believe women's empowerment is inextricably linked with reverence for Mother Nature, as both embody creation's cyclical power, nurturing, and transformation.

Through nuanced palettes and dynamic forms, I invite viewers to transcend the surface, uncovering the sacred synergy between our existence and the natural world. I seek to capture nature and humanity's ephemeral spirit, revealing sacredness within every space and living entity.

Trees hold special significance in my work, serving as guardians of spiritual evolution, ecological custodians, and cultural sentinels. Their majestic presence uplifts, heals, and inspires, embodying the natural world's robustness and our ancestral heritage.

By celebrating the divine feminine, I aim to reclaim women's roles in society, highlighting leadership, healing, and spiritual growth capacities. Through my art, I strive to integrate spiritual and natural realms, fostering harmony, unity, and appreciation for life's interconnectedness.

By illuminating its profound influence, I inspire veneration for the natural world, acknowledging daily existence, fostering life-nature symbiosis, and cultivating community, environmental, and humankind consciousness. This encourages social engagement, ancestral remembrance, and environmental activism that honors our collective heritage and ensures a sustainable future.