Emilia Garcia
Mujer de Maiz, 2008
Serigraph, Edition 8 of 67
26 x 20 in.

My work is centered on the beauty of Chicana, Mexicana, Indigenious cultures, who we are and were we come from. I try to convey images that speak of cultural family traditions, political and social struggles, all the while focusing on the spirit of "La Mujer". Although my influence has been from the great Mexican Masters, my inspiration comes from my grandmother's love and her presence within me. It is through the closing of her eyes that she has opened my eyes to the reality of what I have become. "Emilia Garcia was born in Los Angeles, California. Her journey began on her grandparent's ranch in the small town of Piru, Ca. It was in Piru that her grandparents raised her while her parents worked to provide for the family. In 1996, it was her grandmother's death that drove her to leave the corporate world and immerse herself in her artwork.

As a Chicana, Emilia published a line of greeting cards focusing on the beauty and culture of her indigenous roots. Because of her success, she then turned her focus on her original pieces of work which have earned the attention of the international community and collectors nationwide. In 2004, she was nominated by the International Scientific Committee to exhibit her work in the 2005 Biennale of Contemporary Art in Florence, Italy. Since participating in the Biennale, she continues to exhibit her work throughout the U.S., and internationally, as a member of the International Biennale Artist Group. In 2007, she was commissioned to paint world renowned singer, Chavela Vargas, and personally presented the work to Chavela in her home in Tepoztlan, Morelos, Mexico. Emilia's work has been published in textbooks, featured in various periodicals, art books, and featured as cover artwork on several publications.
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