Untitled, (Xiomara, Neria, and Cecilia) from series When I See You, I See Myself Clearer is a layered exploration of intergenerational memory, grief, and inheritance, portraying three generations of Colombian women—a grandmother, mother, and daughter. As a first-generation Colombian American, the artist reflects on the relationships women nurture within families and communities, where love, care, and history are passed down like heirlooms.

At the heart of the composition is the Flamboyant tree (Royal Poinciana), a migratory plant that has taken root in Miami. It serves as a poignant metaphor for the natural process of migration, mirroring the way diasporic families settle into new landscapes while carrying the essence of their origins. The vivid red blossoms woven throughout the image symbolize the cyclical nature of life and death—what is lost, what remains, and what continues to bloom across generations. In this fleeting yet enduring moment, past and present converge, illuminating the ways in which family, memory, and migration shape identity.

Silk Habotai Print