Monica Curiel is a multidisciplinary artist whose works, created from spackling paste, plaster, and other construction materials, draw inspiration from her Mexican heritage. Curiel's pieces, which include relief paintings, art objects, lighting sculptures, and sculptural interior furniture exemplify a labor-intensive, handcrafted process that echoes the artisanal techniques she learned from working with her father on construction sites. Her work reflects a rooted cultural and familial lineage, highlighting the dual identity of being a first-generation Mexican American woman and honoring the sacrifices made by her parents and countless immigrants. Through her practice, Curiel explores the factors that shape, influence, and define heritage and identity.