Vanessa Ortiz Reyes is multimedia Artist born and based in San Diego CA. She is of first generation Mexican American, after her family migrating from Guadalajara, Mexico. Her Chicana heritage and international life experiences influence her passion for the visual arts and jewelry design. Her hand forged metal smithed works are made with pure metals set with natural ethically mined gemstones. They Art of craft has been a vital component of Mexican history, and she strives to continue that master lineage. Launching her own jewelry company Combine & Create in 2015. Her photographic works both digital /film photos or alternative processes capture fleeting moments of nature. Documenting the way in which people can live sustainably with the planet. Her cyanotype works began in 2014 during her years at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle Washington where she received her Bachelors in Fine Art & Photography minoring in environmental sciences. Her cyanotype works are more focused on the impermanence of the natural world and how we are apart of nature. Her studio resides in Barrio Logan, the arts and cultural district of San Diego. 2151 Logan ave San Diego Ca 92113 Studio W (Open Thur-Sun 12-5) Set up a viewing appointment or schedule a tour email: [email protected] |