We recently connected with Evelyn Mora and have shared our conversation below.
Evelyn, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today I’m sure there have been days where the challenges of being an artist or creative force you to think about what it would be like to just have a regular job. When’s the last time you felt that way? Did you have any insights from the experience?
I am very happy working as an artist, painting and creating, but there is a harsh reality in the times we live in, where competitiveness and the low value placed on the cost of art become facts that affect making art solely as a profession that generates financial security.
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
From a very young age, I recognized that I had a talent for drawing and painting. At an early age, I began painting as a hobby.
After finishing high school, I was eager to study architecture, but when I wasn’t accepted into the program, I decided to pursue a career in Graphic Design instead. This completely changed my perspective, and I was able to develop as a well-rounded creator, mastering drawing, color, typography, photography, and many other techniques that opened up a wide range of creative possibilities for me.
I developed as a graphic designer in several design studios in Latin America. I also worked as a drawing teacher, always linked to freehand art.
When I moved to the United States in 2003 with a two-year-old daughter, I became a full-time mom. My second child was born, and I put my life on autopilot, in mom and wife mode. During that time, the possibility of working from home entered my mind, and it was during the pandemic that the opportunity arose for me to return to painting and art more seriously. I reconnected with the brushes, with the magic of color, and rediscovered the creative process within myself.
My creative process was initially linked to watercolor, a technique that allowed me to let go of perfectionism, develop the virtue of patience, and let water be the protagonist.
My beginnings as a watercolorist involved urban scenes, pets, abstract works, and anything that allowed me to develop my technique. After deep reflection, I immediately connected with my faith; as a Catholic, I decided to delve deeper into the meaning of religious art.
My purpose is to restore the harmony of divine creation. To reclaim the beauty of faith. To build upon the virtues God bestows upon us, and to evangelize from my heart through my actions.
I’ve had the opportunity to participate in a few exhibitions and shows, and religious art must hold a place of value in today’s world, especially for those who practice faith and have a desire to admire new works.
Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?
More than a goal, my purpose is to reclaim faith and share the gospel through my work. In a world full of conflict and seemingly in perpetual battle, it is essential to reclaim the word, hope, charity, and love. Art is beauty, and beauty is love, and Jesus is love.
Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?
Often, we want to control and direct every step we take in life, in our artistic journey, and so on, but I had to let go of everything and allow God to do His work. Subjecting everything to discernment and prayer brings clarity, and that’s where you allow the Holy Spirit to act. Understanding that everything happens in God’s time, not in mine. He knows and sees what we do. I had to let Him guide my process. I continue to question myself, but now with the paintbrush in my hand, trusting in His divine will.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.evemorart.com
- Instagram: @eve_morart
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