As a young Puerto Rican girl in the Bronx, my life was rarely lacking in artistry or joy. The visuals I create are meant to express the warmth and adoration I feel whenever I think of home. To me, home will always be the people. The never ending music. The deep rooted sense of community.
I create with my spirituality, family and younger self front of mind. Within each artwork, I attempt to capture the nuances of growing up as queer, plus sized, and one of the more monolingual members of my family. I strive to capture the beauty and liveliness of my people and my surrounding environment. By exploring diversity, body positivity, and urban culture, mainly through portraiture, I hope to inspire a sense of familiarity and connection between myself and my viewers.
-Katiana Rodriguez
