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Vanessa Rivera l Artist

@vjriivera

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Learning life through art
Founder of @artsykidss
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Last night was a dream come true. One of my favorite moments in time. The house was filled with love and great conversation. Thank you everyone who came out! I’m so glad you all got to see the work in person. It was the perfect opening night!

Special s/o to my friends who flew out for the show! 🥹

If you would like to see the show, we will have some programming. Dates below:

Soundbath & Open Studio:
Sunday Sep 8th 4-6p

Artist Talk:
Sunday Sep 15th 4-5:30p

Closing Reception:
Thursday Sep 19th 7-10p by @vjriivera

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2 years ago

Protected (2022)

This piece is a portrait of a spirit guide who transforms into a hawk. She has helped me find peace in many parts of my life but specifically in understanding timing. This piece is about trusting yourself and the guidance being provided to you.

Who are our spirit guides? What qualities do they harness? What are they trying to tell us? by @vjriivera

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3 years ago

I made this a little over a year ago after my trip to Chichen Itza, an ancient Mayan city and also one of the seven wonders of the world.

I never posted the final version of this copal holder and hadn’t used it until today. The jaguar is probably the most sacred and revered animal in Mayan culture. It is a symbol of duality, balance and power.

This was a fun one to make! by @vjriivera

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7 days ago

Got my yearly dose of the Caribbean Sea 🌊 Tan lines activated ☀️ 👙 taken in Cancun, Mexico by @vjriivera

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a month ago

Cancun 2026 🌴 Beautiful family trip 🫶🏽 by @vjriivera

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a month ago

July was busy busy. Lots of birthdays, lots of celebrations, lots of love.

Photos 1-3 📸: @highfivekev
Photos 4-5 📸: @jaehachang by @vjriivera

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2 months ago

Another year. So far, this life thing is… intense, a lil challenging, very ghetto, a thrill, often fun and mostly beautiful. It’s been a wild ride. Looking back at the trajectory of my life, all I can do is laugh in awe. What a crazy story.

This year I want life to feel like these photos. Peace and Ease. I took a little trip to connect with parts of myself that have been muted, smothered by responsibility (yuck but also 🙏🏽). That solo time does wonders. I feel… reborn. Whatever comes next, I pray my heart and mind are filled with peace. by @vjriivera

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2 months ago

There’s something really special about spending time with people who’ve known you through so many versions of yourself. Celebrating each other’s milestones, growing in our own ways, and still finding our way back to one another.

I’ve known these women for 20 years, and I can’t fully express how much my heart needed this trip…. this sense of safety, softness, and feminine energy.

Life’s responsibilities will always try to pull you away from yourself. It’s up to us to remember who we are and intentionally pour back into ourselves.

Take a beat. I promise nothing will fall apart. taken in Hawaii by @vjriivera

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6 months ago

There’s a short documentary on Artsy Kids featured on the @uscimpact show, now broadcasting on @spectrumnews1socal . So surreal.

You can also watch it online (link in bio).

Definitely shed a little tear 🥲

S/o @shaay.all.daay
Thank you, @behindherlensxo , for the beautiful feature. by @vjriivera

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6 months ago

Mexico City Zona Maco 2026!!! Owes me not a thing. One of my favorite cities in the world. We saw lots of art, ate amazing food and danced hard. The music was immaculate 🤌🏽 and the company was even better! I also got to see Benito win the super bowl with mi gente. All of my favorite things in one trip!

Third time in Mexico City and I will be back again and again. taken in Mexico City, Mexico by @vjriivera

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8 months ago

Power (2024)
24”x30”

Power is an exploration of the inherent strength found within femininity, placed against the backdrop of ancestral wisdom. The artwork embodies the notion that our ancestors, beyond transmitting trauma, also passed down invaluable gifts and insights. It serves as a visual testament to the resilience and enduring power encapsulated within the lineage of womanhood, encouraging the embrace of heritage with reverence and pride.

Muse: @mysticbru by @vjriivera

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8 months ago

This painting marked my transition into painting fabrics. I remember getting completely lost in the details… the folds of the robe, the intricate patterns, the type of focus that takes over when everything else fades out. The zone.

I took reference photos of my dear friend @mysticbru, and the whole process was playful and so blissful. We had no set plan. She brought some wardrobe pieces that were meaningful to her and we just played. We ended up getting so many amazing photos and landed on this pose for the piece.

I’ll be sharing more about the meaning behind this piece soon 🤍 by @vjriivera

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