Artist Statement: Nature feels like a second mother to me. I find it captivating to step outside and notice how each sunset has its own unique colors. When I look up at the night sky filled with twinkling stars, I always feel a special kind of calm. Mother Nature is always around us, even if we don't notice it. She helps us feel calm, reduces our stress, and makes us appreciate life more. That's what makes her so beautiful. As a mother and an artist, I feel called to celebrate and protect the natural world. Through this design, I hope to spark inspiration and lift our spirits in how we connect with Nature.
Laura Alvarez is a versatile artist from Valencia, Spain, based in The Bronx. As an illustrator, author, designer, muralist, and educator, she significantly impacts her community through her art. Passionate about fostering connections, Laura engages locals in her murals, drawing inspiration from street art, graffiti, illustration, and Roman art. An award-winning artist, her work sparks conversations about ecology, womanhood, racism, tradition, inequality, and immigration. In 2021, she released her first children's picture book, "Eggies Adventures at Poe Cottage," and her exhibitions often include free workshops, promoting her belief that "everyone is an artist."
