Lost in Solitude | December 2024

"My inspiration for this piece was the feeling of being in your own bed of roses—a space where comfort and beauty thrives, yet there’s an ever-present sense of awareness of what surrounds you." ~ Gina M. Contreras

Born in Fresno, California, Gina M. Contreras uses drawing and painting to explore the complexities of traditional and cultural standards. Through self-portraits, she navigates the intersection of her conventional Chicana upbringing and her appreciation for modern lowbrow culture, focusing on themes of self-awareness and body acceptance. In 2008, she earned her BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, and she currently lives and works in San Francisco.

Find more about Gina:

Amor Secreto at Hashimoto Contemporary
Juxtapoz Interview
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Website
Artsy