We recently connected with Carolina Yanez and have shared our conversation below.

Alright, Carolina thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. So let’s jump to your mission – what’s the backstory behind how you developed the mission that drives your brand?

I aspire to be an artist to create a more diverse population in the world of fine art. I think institutions should not only uplift artists of color and queer artists, but create spaces on executive boards and in educational positions.

Carolina, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

My work consists of the Tejana/Latina experience. Whether its in beauty standards, familial history, or mental illness, these spaces must be expanded to reveal the experience of minorities.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

The most rewarding aspect of being an artist is doing the research other fields do, but also applying it to a new product or project. There’s no limit in what you can create. There’s so many supplies and ways to create, in all shapes and sizes. Most people think photography is a simple art form because you click a button and you’re done. When in reality there’s millions of ways to manipulate an image to create something new.

Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative?

We all have our mental blocks. People think when you make art it’s all fun and enjoyment, but it takes lots of planning and presentation like any other job. Artists have to push themselves to make the work they want, and there are so many daunting obstacles that prevent us from creating. In order to be successful you have to continue to micromanage yourself, and if you don’t there might not be anyone else to create that art.

Contact Info:

• Website: carolinayanezart.com
• Instagram: cyanezzz

Image Credits
Carolina Yanez