Maya Gonzalez
elephant eye
find yourself in natural history
owl eyes
ocean eye
cat eyes
carry me to a higher mind
oh divine kitty
love waits
maya
heart gown eyes
blue kitty unicorn
turn lights off here
flower flower be my heart
eye see
turquoise eye

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Recent News/Upcoming Shows

Mixing It Up: Building an Identity at Tempe Center for the Arts in Tempe, AZ
an exhibition that celebrates and examines how works created by Mexican American artists are influenced by the cultures of both Mexico and the United States, Sept 17th-Jan 28th
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View Maya's resume for a full list of past solo and group shows

Articles/Interviews

Santa Barbara Independent - February 12, 2004
Altered State: Painter, Art Nun, and Shaman Maya Gonzalez
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Santa Barbara News-Press - January 23-29, 2004
Mixed heritage, mixed meanings, CHICANA/O ART EXHIBIT: Maya Gonzalez
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Santa Barbara UC Daily Nexus - January 16, 2004
Artist Imbues Work With Life's Trials
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San Francisco Chronicle - October 9, 2002
Kahlo Style: Color, passion, intimacy are the heart of artist's decorating style
San Francisco artist Maya Christina Gonzalez in her Mission District home

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News Releases

September 10, 2001 - My Very Own Room: Mi propio cuartito garners Rivera Award
My Very Own Room is not only a delight for children, but it epitomizes the significance of the award,
which is to raise awareness of the Mexican American culture.

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Pink Chicana Buddha Black Buddha Fade Fill me with Creativity so that I am empowered Skeleton Balancing on Mushroom - 2011 Jaguar Woman - 2011 Bunny Bride - 2011 Deer Heart - 2010 Flower Soul Communion - 2010 Heart Gown - 2010 Healing Through Series #2 Healing Through Series #7 - 2008 Butterfly BirdGirl with Death and Family Tree - 2005 BirdWoman in Black Gloves with River Deer Riding the Cactus - 2002 Guadelupe Standing on Blue Rabbit - 2002 Switching Rabbits - 2002 Mula - 1999 Mayan Ball Gown - 1999 Woman with Lilies - 1993 Face - 1993 Fill me with Creativity so that I am empowered Maya working in the classroom Timeline of Art Statemeant text Maya at age 5 Maya from the book Just Like Me Illuminate the opportunities of the present momeant