Monica Curiel is a multidisciplinary artist whose work, crafted from spackling paste, plaster, and construction materials, draws inspiration from her Mexican heritage. Her pieces are both sculptural and utilitarian, encompassing relief paintings, art objects, lighting sculptures, and furniture. Rooted in the artisanal techniques learned from her father, Curiel’s labor-intensive process reflects her dual identity as a first-generation Mexican American.

Through her practice, she explores the factors that shape, influence, and define heritage and identity.

Recuerdos

2024
Mixed media. Spackling paste, Roman clay on panel.
30” W x 61” H x 3.5” D