mixed media EmbroiderY ART
Below you’ll find my Mixed Media Embroidery Art projects.
I make mixed media embroideries that explore autobiographical and historical themes. I also create studio projects inspired by nature, the cosmos, and Puerto Rican culture. Some pieces are stand-alone, while others are part of a collection. My work combines elements of collage, painting/drawing, and printmaking with embroidery.
Some of these works may feature poetry or text fragments to add an additional layer of meaning.
My series The Quiet Puerto Rican earned an honorable mention in the 2024 Student Salon at the Art Students League.
All works are available for your collection. All pieces are one-of-a-kind. Open for commissions as well. Please inquire with an email here. I would love to hear from you!
Skills:
Mixed Media Art / Abstract Art / Embroidery / Digital Photography / Writing
Breathing in the Sparkling Particles of Galaxies, Nebulas, and Supernovas series (In progress)
This series explores the wondrous colors, textures, and shapes of the cosmos, nebulas, and galaxies in outer space using needle felting and embroidery. I found inspiration in the plumes of stardust, clusters of stars, star trails, spiral galaxies, and the brilliant gradations of colors found throughout our galaxy as well as those beyond our solar system. Some of these pieces are based on actual galaxies while others are my own interpretations.
Exploring the Galaxy - (Wool Roving, Cotton and Silk Embroidery Thread) 16in x 20in Framed.
Exploring the Galaxy - Detail Image 1
Exploring the Galaxy - Detail Image 2
Into the Whirl of the Poseidon Nebula - (Wool Roving, Cotton and Silk Embroidery Thread) 12in x 18in Framed.
Into the Whirl of the Poseidon Nebula - Detail Image 1
Into the Whirl of the Poseidon Nebula - Detail Image 2
Crimson Garnet Helix - (Wool Roving, Cotton and Silk Embroidery Thread) 12in x 18in Framed.
Crimson Garnet Helix - Detail Image 1
Crimson Garnet Helix - Detail Image 2
God's Eye - (Wool Roving, Cotton and Silk Embroidery Thread) 12in x 18in Framed.
God's Eye - Detail Image 1
God's Eye - Detail Image 2
Sight of the Felis - (Wool Roving, Cotton and Silk Embroidery Thread) 12in x 18in Framed.
Sight of the Felis - Detail Image 1
Sight of the Felis - Detail Image 2
A Glimpse of a Lepidoptera's Soul - (Wool Roving, Cotton and Silk Embroidery Thread) 12in x 18in Framed.
A Glimpse of a Lepidoptera's Soul David Arroyo - Detail Image 1
A Glimpse of a Lepidoptera's Soul David Arroyo - Detail Image 2
Neptune Mercury Waltz - (Wool Roving, Cotton and Silk Embroidery Thread) 12in x 18in Framed.
Neptune Mercury Waltz - Detail Image 1
Neptune Mercury Waltz - Detail Image 2
Pillars of Creation - (Wool Roving, Cotton and Silk Embroidery Thread) 12in x 18in Framed.
Pillars of Creation - Detail Image 1
Pillars of Creation - Detail Image 2
The quiet puerto rican series
This series earned an honorable mention in the 2024 Student Salon at the Art Students League.
This series is about how growing up during my teens and into early adulthood, I was constantly told by others, especially other Puerto Ricans that I met outside of my neighborhood, that I was not Puerto Rican. They wouldn't believe me when I said I was. No matter my features, or my last name, or where I grew up, all they could see was my skin tone. So in this series, I am bringing the inside (the Taino blood running through my veins) out. The embroidery is based on actual Taino petroglyphs, pottery, and other artifacts found all over Puerto Rico. I am planning to add more pieces to this series after I finish my current series in progress.
The Quiet Puerto Rican Series - 1 of 3 (Digital Self-portrait Photography, Cotton and Silk Embroidery Thread, Handmade Paper) 11in x 14in on Canvas Panel.
The Quiet Puerto Rican Series - 2 of 3 (Digital Self-portrait Photography, Cotton and Silk Embroidery Thread, Handmade Paper) 11in x 14in on Canvas Panel.
The Quiet Puerto Rican Series - 3 of 3 (Digital Self-portrait Photography, Cotton and Silk Embroidery Thread, Handmade Paper) 11in x 14in on Canvas Panel.
Stand-Alone pieces
Scroll of the Simurgh - (Black Ink, Needle Felting, Cotton and Silk Embroidery Thread) (Cropped) 10in x 30in Hanging Scroll. This stand-alone piece was inspired by the video game Prince of Persia and the legend of the Simurgh, an Ancient Persian mythical bird. The Simurgh featured in the game was wonderfully designed and it inspired me to create my own version of it.
Scroll of the Simurgh - Detail Image 1
Scroll of the Simurgh - Detail Image 2
Kazuhiko - (Black Ink, Pan Pastel, Handmade Papers, Watercolor Crayon) 11in x 14in on Canvas Panel. This piece was inspired by the manga Clover, and it's main character Kazuhiko.
The Hunter Returns - (Watercolor, Acrylic Paint, Black Ink, Watercolor Crayon) 16in x 20in on Canvas Panel. This piece is an homage to a work from Japanese-American Abstract Expressionist Painter Matsumi Kanemitsu, titled The Hunter from 1960.
The Sea Under Your Skin - (Handmade and Patterned Papers) 16in x 20in on Canvas Panel. This piece is inspired by the textures and color of the sea and sky.
The Stardust Flowing Inside My Veins (Acrylic Paint Marker, Cotton and Silk Embroidery Thread) 20in x 26in Cotton Fabric Framed. This is a stand-alone piece inspired by comets, meteors, and meteor showers.
The Stardust Flowing Inside My Veins - Detail Image 1
The Stardust Flowing Inside My Veins - Detail Image 2
The Wave - (Oil Pastel, Cotton and Silk Embroidery Thread) 11in x 14in on Stretched Canvas Panel. This stand-alone piece is my interpretation and homage to Hokusai's The Wave.
Breathing Underwater - (Watercolor, Watercolor Crayon, Cotton and Silk Embroidery Thread) 16in x 20in on Stretched Canvas Panel. This stand-alone piece is an exploration of underwater plant life.
Into the Sea of Memory - (Watercolor Crayon, Cotton and Silk Embroidery Thread, Soft Pastel) 9in x 12in Mounted on Paper and Framed. This piece is about looking into our memories and looking for those shining jewels that help get us through tough times, even when we are close to giving up. There are cherished memories that help to keep us afloat and keep our fire of life alight, especially when the embers are close to going out.