ZAFIRO ART
" When we are given the freedom to express ourselves creatively,
it strengthens our ability to connect.
I love art because it's versatility has the power to reach the hearts and minds of people around the world."
-Zafiro
ABOUT
Zafiro is a creative who was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico and raised in both the US Virgin Islands and Indiana. Zafiro's interest in art formed at a young age while growing up in a variety of creative environments. Her passion grew in high school while learning about traditional art techniques in screen printing, painting and photography. In 2013 she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication from Ball State University, School of Art.
Now based in Oakland CA, Zafiro is a freelance artist who focuses on mixed-media creations including acrylic paintings, photography and graphic designs. Her work challenges the idea of reality as she experiments with shapes, color and textures to depict natural elements.
She is inspired by artists such as Charles White, Salvador Dali, Frida Kahlo, Georgia O’Keeffe, Jean Michel Basquiat, Piet Mondrian and Kehinde Wiley.
SHOWS
2022
Culver 50th Alumnae Exhibition - Culver, IN
2020
Dance For Change - San Francisco, CA
2019
Art At The Park - Culver, IN
2017
Resilient Wellness Art Show - Oakland, CA
2013
Ballhaus Art Show - Muncie, IN
Familiar Patterns Art Show - Culver, IN
2012
The Artist Within, Political Animal Art Show - Muncie, IN
2009
National Art Honor Society Inductee - Culver, IN
Culver Academies Duff Purchase Award Winner - Culver, IN
Tri Kappa Art Exhibition - Culver, IN (Awards: People's Choice, Painting and Honorable Mention)