Art on the Rim, Stephanie Ruiz - El Paso Community Foundation | Grants, Scholarships, and Philanthropy Services

Ego Death, $2000

Steel

50”x40”x42”

2023

My interest in art developed as a small child; I loved to draw people and animals. When I graduated high school, I didn’t think that I could make a steady income as an artist. I decided to enroll at UTEP and become a nurse. I was able to become a part-time art teacher at La Fe Preparatory to support this goal, but after a few years, I realized that I enjoyed going to work more than I did going to school. My students reignited my passion for art, and I decided that I needed to make a change. I switched my major to Fine Arts with a concentration in Graphic Design and Sculpture. I still incorporate my love of science and research into my work. The pieces that I create are often a commentary on the world around me and my personal journey into embracing who I am as an indigenous person. My great-grandfather was Wixarika (Huichol) and I identify as Mexica Nahuatlaca, as well as Chicana. My community is very important to me, and my artwork is often a reflection of the ancestors who perished so that I may continue these ways and traditions.

Art on the Rim is brought to you by: parkeraleman

A special THANK YOU to the El Paso Community Foundation, and the Border Art Residency.

For more information: contactparkeraleman@gmail.com

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Ego Death - $2,000.00 each

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