Being a California kid will always be a part of me and therefore will always show up in anything I do. Growing up amongst cultural diversity has given me the gift of learning, appreciating and being a part of cultures that weren’t mine. It also never made me feel ashamed or scared to be Colombian, in fact growing up in classrooms full of third culture kids, just like me, made me prouder of my heritage. Los Angeles is the city of dreamers, revolutionaries and has influenced myself and many to use our voices when we can. I feel now more than ever it's important to show the power that diversity and inclusion has in a society and this city has raised me to use the tools that I have to fight for what’s right. My hope is that this unapologetic stance to voice my emotions will come through to those who view my art.