A Mexican in Bulgaria
"A Mexican in Bulgaria" captures the surreal tension and curiosity of navigating a foreign land through an abstract lens.
Inspired by my travels in Bulgaria, this painting reflects the sense of cultural dislocation and unexpected harmony I felt as a Mexican immersed in Balkan life. The layered textures, bold colors, and organic shapes symbolize fragmented memories—markets, mountains, Cyrillic signs, and moments of connection. The chaotic arrangement echoes the challenge of translating identity in a place both unfamiliar and strangely welcoming.
It’s a playful, intuitive response to cultural overlap, language barriers, and the joy of being lost and found abroad.
2024
16”W x 24”L
Mix-media on paper
"A Mexican in Bulgaria" captures the surreal tension and curiosity of navigating a foreign land through an abstract lens.
Inspired by my travels in Bulgaria, this painting reflects the sense of cultural dislocation and unexpected harmony I felt as a Mexican immersed in Balkan life. The layered textures, bold colors, and organic shapes symbolize fragmented memories—markets, mountains, Cyrillic signs, and moments of connection. The chaotic arrangement echoes the challenge of translating identity in a place both unfamiliar and strangely welcoming.
It’s a playful, intuitive response to cultural overlap, language barriers, and the joy of being lost and found abroad.
2024
16”W x 24”L
Mix-media on paper
"A Mexican in Bulgaria" captures the surreal tension and curiosity of navigating a foreign land through an abstract lens.
Inspired by my travels in Bulgaria, this painting reflects the sense of cultural dislocation and unexpected harmony I felt as a Mexican immersed in Balkan life. The layered textures, bold colors, and organic shapes symbolize fragmented memories—markets, mountains, Cyrillic signs, and moments of connection. The chaotic arrangement echoes the challenge of translating identity in a place both unfamiliar and strangely welcoming.
It’s a playful, intuitive response to cultural overlap, language barriers, and the joy of being lost and found abroad.
2024
16”W x 24”L
Mix-media on paper