artistalili
“Lili’s work is about representation.
“Her paintings depict brown and black femmes in celebratory ways; bathed in gold rays like the Virgin of Guadalupe, or surrounded by roses. Her subjects are beautiful, powerful and present. A hint of the lowrider culture she grew up in runs through her work.”
As a Mexican American artist, my work is a celebration of the beauty, strength, and resilience found within women and queer Latino culture. My art serves as both a tribute and a reclamation, depicting vibrant, multifaceted experiences of latinidad. Through vivid color palettes and dynamic compositions, I strive to capture the essence of my subjects—their pride, their struggles, and joy.
'I want to paint people who come off very strong and very powerful. I love being able to depict people who are unapologetically themselves, in their skin.’”
excerpt from “Superpowers”written by Maria Manuela, GoodMood Magazine