I am a multidisciplinary artist based in Austin, Texas, and my work is shaped by my Mexican, Kickapoo, and Irish heritage. Rooted in old-world techniques, my practice honors ancestral voices while bringing traditional craft into a contemporary context. Through handweaving and goldsmithing, I preserve historical methods while reimagining them through a modern lens. The result is work that blurs the boundaries between art, culture, and fashion.

I was born in Austin and spent my childhood in the countryside, riding horses and living on a farm about two hours outside the city. From an early age, I was drawn to Native crafts such as braiding and beading, often practicing on my horses’ manes and tails. I began bead weaving when I was young, making handmade gifts for friends and family, and later taught myself to weave textiles and work with precious metals.

My work is a deeply personal exploration of ancestry and inherited knowledge, a continuing dialogue with the traditions of those who came before me. I am largely self-taught, with my formal training coming through apprenticeships and mentorships with experienced jewelers in the trade. I also earned my diploma from the Gemological Institute of America, where I developed a strong foundation in jewelry, gemstone and diamond grading.