Josefina Mena

Making art lets me express my thoughts, feelings and imagination. I take the ideas out of my head and put them on paper. Painting, drawing, sculpture, and textile art are all part of my art practice.

My artwork is based on stories of people and animals. Animals have their own kind of personalities and characteristics and I work that into my stories.

My ideas for art come from walks, travels, and history. Sometimes ideas pop into my head and I draw or write it down.

Emily Carr is one of my favorite artists, for her style and detail. Frida Kahlo is another favorite artist because art was an outlet for her imagination too.

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