Latine Artists Take Over LA
Sarmiento, Maya. “Into the Forest”. 2022; 48"x48"; acrylic on canvas.
Maya Sarmiento
Maya Sarmiento is a Peruvian Los Angeles-based abstract artist whose work exhibits a calming, yet whimsical use of warm color palettes. Her brushstrokes dance across the canvas to create eye-catching patterns through her use of texture and attention to detail. Sarmiento has a love for interior design, and creates each piece with home display in mind. Sarmiento can be found on Instagram @artbymaya.s and more information about her art is available on her website theartbymaya.com.
Lopez, Oscar. “Untitled”, 24"x36", acrylic on canvas.
Oscar Lopez
Oscar Lopez is a Los Angeles artist specializing in paint, sketch, and illustration. His work is a brilliant balance between realism and surrealism. In his portraits, Lopez plays with warm color palettes, while many of his illustrations are playful, leaving the trippy scenes open for the mind to ponder. Those interested in contacting Lopes can email him at oscarmlopez13@gmail.com or find him on Instagram @oscarlopez_one.
Maea, Maria. “All in Time”; 2022; mixed media.
Maria Maea
Maria Maea is a master of mix-media sculpture as demonstrated in her piece “All in Time.” What is unique about Maea’s work is her use of organic materials, including palm leaves, marigolds and Spanish moss. Maea is capable of portraying both emotion and movement in her work, while exhibiting incredible weaving pattern techniques. As a Mexican and Samoan artist, she uses self-taught Polynesian techniques to create her sculptures. Maea can be found on Instagram @maeamaria and on her website mariamaea.com.
Godoy, Stephanie. “Calendar of Promises”; 2022; acrylic on canvas.
Stephanie Godoy
Stephanie Godoy is a first generation Mexican American artist who is based out of Los Angeles. Godoy is not afraid to play with colors. Her paintings are impossible to ignore, as the vibrant neon scenes practically come to life on the canvas. Her beautiful perception of community is clearly expressed in each of her paintings, which explore themes of family, culture, and current events impacting society. Godoy can be found on Instagram @stephaniegodoyart and on her website stephaniegodoy.com
