Cōllette

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At the heart of Collette’s artistic practice is the weaving of her life experiences, her identity as a Xicana of Indigenous descent, and her home in the Chihuahuan Desert. The vast terrain of her homelands offered an eclectic blend of desert and open countryside for exploration. The flora and fauna that thrived in that environment continue to hold a powerful influence on her. This sacred relationship with nature is strongly reflected throughout her various bodies of work. Subjects of Collette’s visual narratives are imbued with a suprahuman mythos, inviting the viewer to experience the natural world with reverence and joy. Process With an emphasis in Graphic Arts, Collette’s themes are expressed through various mediums, including digital illustration, printmaking, painting, and public art. Crisp lines, meticulous detail, and vibrant color are hallmarks of her style. Collette creates her work digitally using Adobe Illustrator — these images are transferred onto wood, paper, or cloth through techniques like hand painting, screen-printing, or linoleum block printing. She also develops lifestyle and houseware products, including apparel, bandanas, water bottles, art prints, and decals sold in gift shops, galleries, and museums.