Maria Villote | Intangible Value

$500.00

Mixed media, oil, metal spring-loaded bar wood rat trap
H 3.25” × W 7” × D 1”
Sin: Greed

This Ventura-based artist utilizes a process-heavy approach to transform emotional experiences into visual narratives. Her work serves as a deep exploration of the immigrant experience, specifically focusing on the intersection of identity, internalized racism, and the evolution of cultural memory. By examining the shifting boundaries of the diaspora, she creates evocative pieces that bridge the gap between her roots in the Philippines and her contemporary life in California, offering a nuanced perspective on the fluidity of self.

Mixed media, oil, metal spring-loaded bar wood rat trap
H 3.25” × W 7” × D 1”
Sin: Greed

This Ventura-based artist utilizes a process-heavy approach to transform emotional experiences into visual narratives. Her work serves as a deep exploration of the immigrant experience, specifically focusing on the intersection of identity, internalized racism, and the evolution of cultural memory. By examining the shifting boundaries of the diaspora, she creates evocative pieces that bridge the gap between her roots in the Philippines and her contemporary life in California, offering a nuanced perspective on the fluidity of self.