@lovemeimvulnerable
Photography, Dimensions vary.
Sculpture, Dimensions Vary.
Digital, Dimensions vary.
“Love Me, I’m Vulnerable” represents my journey of examining my
relationship with my heritage, compelling me to embrace vulnerable
parts of myself and my history. Born to a Puerto Rican mother and
Honduran immigrant father, my roots are deeply intertwined with a
complex history of resilience, displacement, and survival. Curious
about how the historical events that shaped my ancestors have
influenced me, I explore how these histories have shaped my creativity
and, more broadly, the Hispanic American experience across
generations. This intersection of Latin American art history and my
passion for sociology has expanded my understanding of how
communities create visual identities through design.
The absence of Latin American design in the Western design canon
is often attributed to the lack of “influential” art from a community
historically seen as unable to participate in mainstream design.
However, many impactful design elements have emerged from
Hispanic culture, reflecting spirituality, virtue, and the influence of
Catholic and European aesthetics. The patterns and forms used in
clothing, body modification, and adornment are deeply rooted in these
visual elements.
My research sheds light on how design, art, and cultural practices are
intertwined with history, community, and identity, while considering
how these elements continue to evolve and influence the present.
This will be showcased through a small collection of jewelry, original
looks, and branded items that embody this cultivated design language.
Combining the romance of Catholic aesthetics, gothic letterforms,
Hispanic American fashion, and the body as a canvas—rooted in
pre-Columbian society—my brand “Destroy Our Future” reflects this
visual identity.
Boston University College of Fine Arts
School of Visual Arts