Express Yourself is a series showcasing artists as they share how their native country Mexico has inspired their work over the years, garnering them recognition, awards and exhibitions around the globe.
Aurora Covarrubias
Mexican plastic artist and jewelry designer, Aurora has studied and exhibited in multiple countries like Mexico, the United States, Costa Rica and Spain. Her work features a variety of techniques as she is always experimenting with textures and materials. She is extremely passionate about art as seen throughout her work which is inspired by her life, dreams, ideas and fantasies.
Instagram: @artauroracov
Proudest achievement: Being independent and living off what I love the most: my art. My other greatest achievement is having had the opportunity to exhibit my paintings in Madrid, Spain.
Favorite piece of work: Two of my first paintings, Blue Jeans and The Tree of Life. Those are the two most meaningful for me.
How has Mexico inspired your work? Mexico is my country and I love it. I am constantly hypnotized by our landscapes, heavenly beaches, exuberant jungles, endless deserts full of stars, lakes, mountains and forests. I am in love with our people, traditions, textures, colors and diverse gastronomy.
What does art mean to you? Art is my life. I breathe it, live it, dream it.
What other artists inspire you? All artists inspire me, but some of my favorites are Stikki Peaches, Juan Carlos Manjarrez, Mike Dargas, Gabriel Moreno, Punk Me Tender, Brandi Hofer, Rock Therrien and Sandra Chevrier.