These pieces are inspired by the items seen or used in New York City on a daily basis. The color’s are heavily influenced by Peruvian colors, bright and bold.
The 'GRINGA' Series, is a representation of my exploration with my identity, being a half Peruvian and half American woman. Throughout my life, I have been called Gringa, which is a word that is aimed to exclude women from women of Latin descent. It is a word used towards outsiders. At first, this word used to have a significant emotional effect, but it is now a word I identify with and claim and aim to make my own. It is a work still in progress. Prints with the iconic brands on it have been altered to fit my proud GRINGA world. These newly created GRINGA brands are a commentary on the items Peru did not have in the 1990s and early 2000s. When I was younger, although they called me 'GRINGA,' they admired American products, mainly that were not found in Peruvian stores. It is these items I would bring on my visits to Peru and made me appreciate the access America has given to me. Looking back, being able to share a part of my Americanism has enabled me to provide more care to the word GRINGA, as well as pride.
The GRINGA Series, is a representation of my exploration with my identity, being a half Peruvian and half American woman. Though out my life I have been called Gringa, which is a word that is aimed to exclude women from latin women and overall latin culture. It is a word used with outsiders. At first this word used to have a large emotional effect, but it is now a word I identify with and claim and aim to make my own. It is a work still in progress. Prints with the iconic brands on it have been altered to fit my proud GRINGA world. These newly created GRINGA brands are a commentary on the items Peru did not have in the 1990's and early 2000's. When I was younger, although they called me GRINGA, they admired American products, especially that were not found in Peruvian stores. It is these items I would bring on my visits to Peru, and made me appreciate the access America has given to me. Looking back, being able to share a part of my Americanism has enabled me to give more care to the word GRINGA, as well as pride.
