Jocelyne Garcia Ortiz

Visual Art – Dallas - Fort Worth

As a multidisciplinary artist, writer, and architecture major, I champion the arts and possess a range of talents. My proficiency in the humanities, spirituality, environmental and social activism allows me to view life in America through a unique perspective as the daughter of Mexican migrants and descendant of Aztec roots. Through my art, I aim to heal from past traumas and express myself creatively. My journey with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia began at the age of 11, and after my first round of chemo, I nearly lost my life. Despite becoming immobile, art, yoga, meditation, introspection, writing, and public speaking helped me regain my power. Now, I create a safe space for others to do the same while breaking the barriers of societal labels and norms. Art is a reflection of the times in which the artist resides, a form of communication that transcends time and space. My goal is to evoke emotion and raise awareness in the viewer's soul, to cultivate empathy and understanding for others' realities, and to bring light to the hidden truths that are often swept under the rug. -J.G.