MujerArtes Artists

I am Mexican and lived there until we moved to San Antonio, Texas. My son and two daughters are the most sacred parts of my life. I like being an artist because I get to coexist with all my friends – they are my second family. I knew very little about art a year ago, now I know more and I want to keep learning.

Ysenia Ramos was born, raised and has lived all her life in the Westside of San Antonio. She is a representative of the kind of women who lives here. Ysenia’s art fits in perfectly with the other women of Mujerartes because they are both dedicated to Westside culture.  She will be continuing her father’s legacy of creating Chicano art when she becomes a tattoo artist.

I was born to a loving couple named Estella Picaso and Manuel Soria. I was the seventh of nine siblings. As children, my mom taught us to make cascarones, sew, crochet, and do crafts. I’m still doing art and crafts. My passion is painting which I can do at MujerArtes. I feel very accomplished and continue to  love the arts.

I was born in San Antonio to Lorenzo and Soila Escalera. Our home was on Espada Rd. and we later lived off of S. Flores St. where I now live with my husband  Joe. We have 4 children and 10 grandchildren—our love and joy. On May 9, 2005 I joined MujerArtes when Cindy Rodriguez was coordinator. I am celebrating my 10th anniversery with MujerArtes this year and have made many plates, bowls, jugs, trees of life etc. I was a floral designer for about 27 years and loved it. I also make jewelry with metal clay, embossing, porcelain dolls, nichos and “Day of the Dead" folk art. I built Our Lady of Guadalupe Church for this exhibit because my husband was raised by the church with its ringing at 6am when we met. I have dedicated this to him and in memory of Rev William Thomas Dillon.

Adriana Nero, mexicana. An active member of MujerArtes Colectiva since 2017. Passionate about music, art, Mexican Aztec culture and cult. Always learning and enjoying life. I am thankful to be part of this amazing group.

I am from Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico. I have lived in San Antonio, Tejas for 20 years. I have been with MujerArtes for 6 years learning how to work with clay. My first teacher was Veronica Castillo. I was very happy with her and learned a lot. My second teacher, Imelda Arisméndez, is also a very good teacher and a good friend. She treats me very well and has a lot of patience with me.

I was born to a loving couple named Estella Picaso and Manuel Soria. I was the seventh of nine siblings. As children, my mom taught us to make cascarones, sew, crochet, and do crafts. I’m still doing art and crafts. My passion is painting which I can do at MujerArtes. I feel very accomplished and continue to  love the arts.