We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Emily Gonzales. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Emily below.
Emily, we’re thrilled to have you sharing your thoughts and lessons with our community. So, for folks who are at a stage in their life or career where they are trying to be more resilient, can you share where you get your resilience from?
My resilience comes from my ancestors and guides. I am here because of them. They survived their life’s journey and I am the fruit of their labor. I know that when I succeed, they do too.
Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?
I thread connections from the past to the present by way of graphite and mixed mediums. Breathing life into those who came before us. My work pays homage to my Mexican & Indigenous heritage. Animals also frequent my work as I bring forth their medicine and messages into the world. I am currently working on a tarot deck. Each of the 78 cards will be hand drawn with a portrait of an indigenous person.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
Remembering to let go to let in. Accepting challenges as they come. Patience.
What is the number one obstacle or challenge you are currently facing and what are you doing to try to resolve or overcome this challenge?
I’m a mixed race female artist creating spirit led artwork in an area that is predominantly white and heavily focused on landscape artwork. I stay true to my roots and purpose. I continue to create and show up knowing my people are out there.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.emilygonzalesart.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raven.sun_wolf.moon/
