{"id":9713,"date":"2026-01-08T16:19:06","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T22:19:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/angulo0.com\/?post_type=creators&p=9713"},"modified":"2026-01-08T16:19:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T22:19:06","slug":"monica-curiel","status":"publish","type":"creators","link":"https:\/\/angulo0.com\/en\/creators\/monica-curiel\/","title":{"rendered":"M\u00f3nica Curiel"},"content":{"rendered":"

Monica Curiel (b. 1993, Dallas, Texas) is a first-generation Mexican American multidisciplinary artist who uses construction materials to honor the craftsmanship inherited from her parents and blends elements of ‘art’ and ‘design’ to challenge conventional categories. By emphasizing materials and textures over vibrant colors traditionally associated with Mexico and Mexican American art, she subverts stereotypes tied to her cultural background.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Curiel earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Kansas in 2021. In 2024, she was recognized on Dwell Magazine\u2019s Dwell 24, and in 2023, she was included in Sight Unseen\u2019s American Design Hot List. Her work has been exhibited in notable shows such as This Is America at Alcova during Milan Design Week in 2022 and Art In The Time Of Corona\u2122 on Artsy in 2021.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Curiel\u2019s art reclaims spaces tied to her identity, exploring themes of memory, labor, and cultural identity. Her practice invites a reinterpretation of what constitutes art and design within contemporary discourse.<\/p>\n

“My work explores the intersection of materiality, heritage, and identity, using construction materials\u2014wood, spackling paste, plaster, and paint\u2014to connect with my Mexican culture. Each piece honors the labor-intensive techniques learned from my father on construction sites and reflects my journey as a two-time cancer survivor, contemplating the lasting impact I hope to make.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Blending American and Mexican influences, my practice merges traditional craftsmanship with contemporary art and design. By emphasizing textures and materials rather than the vibrant colors often associated with Mexico and Mexican American art, I challenge stereotypes and expand the dialogue on cultural expression.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Placing my work in spaces reminiscent of cleaning homes with my mother symbolizes reclaiming space and identity. Each piece embodies the cultural heritage and craftsmanship passed down from my parents. Inspired by memories like wet clothes drying after a river bath\u2014reflected in the draped forms of my paintings\u2014I weave narratives of memory, labor, and cultural identity, challenging conventional notions of art and design within contemporary discourse.”<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Monica Curiel (b. 1993, Dallas, Texas) is a first-generation Mexican American multidisciplinary artist who uses construction materials to honor the craftsmanship inherited from her parents and blends elements of ‘art’ and ‘design’ to challenge conventional categories. By emphasizing materials and textures over vibrant colors traditionally associated with Mexico and Mexican American art, she subverts stereotypes … Continue reading M\u00f3nica Curiel<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":9715,"template":"","class_list":["post-9713","creators","type-creators","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/angulo0.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/creators\/9713","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/angulo0.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/creators"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/angulo0.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/creators"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/angulo0.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9715"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/angulo0.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9713"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}