This exhibit is a visual exploration of confronting memories and experiences from Enriquez’s childhood, and how the creative process provided courage to confront the challenges faced during her past.
Enriquez’s visual language includes simplified portraiture that is inspired by androgyny, traditional catholic paintings, and “Spanglish” phrases that are used as captions on some of her paintings to comment on her cultural diversity growing up in the United States.
Weaving bold elements of paisley, faces, and graphics, she creates fluid-like compositions; which evoke a sense of movement and timelessness.
I immersed myself in the creative process for this exhibition, and found courage to confront the challenges I faced during my childhood. Niña is a cathartic journey of acceptance, as I allow myself the space and time to process aspects of my life that have long been overlooked.” – Sofia Enriquez, 2023.
