Artist Bio:
Juanita Espinal is an artist and graphic design student based in Orlando, Florida. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Emerging Media at the University of Central Florida. Her love for the arts began at an early age while growing up in Colombia, where she was first drawn to painting and visual expression. After relocating to the United States, she earned an Associate in Arts degree from Valencia College. This experience deepened her commitment to the creative field and introduced her to a wide range of artistic practices. These studies also helped her cultivate a passion for working with line, shape, and color to create compositions that balance complexity with clarity. Her artistic practice continues to grow as she explores diverse techniques, visual storytelling, and the intersections of culture and design.
Artist Statement:
My work explores the intersection of tradition and innovation, reflecting a passion and commitment to delivering pieces that are both visually engaging and conceptually meaningful. By blending traditional artistic influences with contemporary design approaches, I aim to create pieces that not only communicate visually but also reflect my cultural background and personal experiences. Each piece, made entirely by hand, emphasizes process, materiality, and authenticity. I view each artwork as an opportunity to encourage creativity and celebrate uniqueness, offering viewers one-of-a-kind expressions that cannot be replicated. In this series, I experimented with conventional handmade techniques, placing particular emphasis on contrasts of value to heighten depth and impact. Through this approach, I aim to affirm the continuing relevance of traditional practices in a contemporary context.
