Carolina is an art educator and artist. She specializes in portraiture. Her work explores themes of dual identity, belonging and self-love. She actively develops art education programs with the objective to inspire others to embrace their stories and find empowerment through creativity.

Ari De La Mora is a Muralist and Artist from Mexico. Her art is deeply inspired by the tapestry of culture and community that surrounds her. Her work has been exhibited in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico; she has completed murals across Canada. Ari is also actively involved in community art projects and teaching art classes.

Jessica is a designer from Peru with Chinese heritage. She learned illustration through various techniques. She enjoys drawing, painting, jewellery making. After moving to Vancouver in December 2022, she began studying Web and Mobile Design at Langara College.

Valerie Strom, is a muralist and oil painter based in Vancouver Island. Her work often highlights indigenous Mexican women, inspired by her dual cultural heritage. She has exhibited in juried shows and painted murals in Canada and Mexico. Her paintings are meant to help people put their finger on an emotion and for them to say “that’s it, that describes what I am feeling”.

Monica Moscoso, a self-taught artist from León, Guanajuato, Mexico, works with various techniques in drawing, painting, jewelry making and creating art objects. In 2019, she began creating personalized embroidered dolls, driven by her interest in puppetry and its connection to creativity and imagination.

Paula is a visual artist from Mexico City. Her practice is focused around culture and memory. She mainly does oil paintings but lately has been using ceramics to expand her work. Mexico is such a big part of her and she would love to continue portraying its beauty through paintings.

Javiera Rolando is a Chilean illustrator and designer based in Vancouver, B.C. After some years working as an architect, she decided to fully embrace her passion for print design and painting. She has also collaborated with wonderful clients, designing patterns and prints for accessories and clothing. Her work is inspired by people, travel, nature, architecture, and the simple things of everyday life.

Danilo Sanchez, aka Danimonkey, is a Colombian-Canadian designer and artist with over 15 years of experience in communication, animation, and painting. With 7 years in animation, he has recently focused on community outreach and is eager to contribute to the Voices of Self-Love project.

Alejandra is a Mexican artist, currently based in Vancouver. for this project, she explores the concept of the "Ancestral woman of the future" in her art, blending ancient cultural symbols with modern sensibilities. Her process integrates reflection, emotion and action, emphasizing the importance of connecting with ancestral wisdom and identity.

Isabel Tobón is an artist photographer. Her art focuses on the intricate details that make up the whole, highlighting often overlooked fragments of the world. Driven by a deep appreciation for light and color, she captures the essence of her subjects through these elements in her creative process. She is currently based and working in Vancouver.

Teresa is an art teacher and artist that believes in arts power to connects us in ways that can still be explored. Originally from Ecuador, Teresa moved to Canada seven years ago to develop her artistic practice. She obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Emily Carr University of Arts and Design.

Clarissa Banos, a Salvadoran visual artist, creates bold, colorful paintings inspired by Latin American culture, folklore and indigenous women. With a BFA and MFA, she has over 25 years of experience. Her work has been exhibited globally and is in private collections worldwide.