Sontos del Corazón | The Light Within the Darkness Series

This collection is an extension of my Santos y Milagros series. I was inspired to create these works in honor of the creatures and phenomena that hold a special place in my heart. By canonizing them in my imagination and capturing their essence in these images, I aim to elevate their presence and preserve their significance for posterity.

Saint Justine Protector of Democracy

Archival Fine Art Print with Gold Leaf, 35” x 26”

Saint Justine serves as a beacon of hope, truthfulness, and justice in order to preserve peace and unity among the citizens of the United States of America and throughout the world.

Sainted in my heart..

Infant Saint Ben of the Pit Bulls

Archival Fine Art Print with Gold Leaf, 35” x 26”

Ben didn’t need me to make him a saint. He was born one. During his too-brief life, he was a gentle giant who loved and watched over others. He died helping his brother. I canonize him here to remind us all of the strength and goodness that comes from our selfless love of other beings.

Sainted in my heart.

Saint Monarca of the Milkweed

Archival Fine Art Print with Gold Leaf, 35” x 26”

The monarch butterfly migration across the continent provides an invaluable service, essential for many ecosystems to thrive. It is thanks to these pollinators, as well as bees and other insects, that we have many of the flowers and nutritious foods that sustain us.

Canonized in my imagination, Saint Monarca is dedicated to the preservation of the Monarch butterfly. I created this saint to offer protection as the butterflies make their journey south to their overwintering grounds in the mountains of central Mexico. When they arrive, they will cluster together, coating the sacred Oyamel fir trees of Michoacán.

Sainted in my heart.

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