Micaela Herrera
Seminar 1
Artist statement
Micaela Herrera was born in Nashville Tennessee; where she lives and works as a multidisciplinary artist. Working in the in between-- being a Mexican American, she has lived in the middle since birth. Stumbling around the subject of identity through her work through the use of material and form. A common goal for her is to create a dialogue with the viewer; which is why she willingly collaborates with peers. Her wearable sculptures, not only question the line between fashion and art, but also frequently beg for the viewer to participate. Subjects she depicts consists of rituals. Rituals can be a series of actions or type of behaviors that become regularly and invariably followed by someone. These can
Seminar 1
Artist statement
Micaela Herrera was born in Nashville Tennessee; where she lives and works as a multidisciplinary artist. Working in the in between-- being a Mexican American, she has lived in the middle since birth. Stumbling around the subject of identity through her work through the use of material and form. A common goal for her is to create a dialogue with the viewer; which is why she willingly collaborates with peers. Her wearable sculptures, not only question the line between fashion and art, but also frequently beg for the viewer to participate. Subjects she depicts consists of rituals. Rituals can be a series of actions or type of behaviors that become regularly and invariably followed by someone. These can