Born in Chile and spending part of her adolescence in Germany and Ecuador,
Vanessa immigrated to the States with her family in the 90's. Her diverse, multicultural background is ever present in her artwork, and her use of up-cycled materials adds another dimension to the already layered designs.

UPCOMING SHOWS in 2026:

Soft
January 17th, 6-9pm
Patina Gallery
2201 E Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN 46201

Tunnel of Love
February 13th, 6-9 pm
2201 E Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN 46201

Respect your mother
April 17-28
Patina Gallery
2201 E Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN 46201

World Arts Expo
Indy Global Village
April 5 - May 31
Artist's reception: April 24th, 6pm
4233 Lafayette Road
Indianapolis

Every Woman
P30 Indy
May 3rd, 2-6 pm
3039 N Post Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46226

False starts
May 8th, 6-9 pm
Storage Space Gallery
121 E. 34th Street, Indianapolis
IN 46205

Frida esta chida
July 18th, 2-8 pm
The AMP
1220 Waterway Blvd, Indy IN 46202

BFF SHOW
August 21st, 6-10pm
Storage Space Gallery
121 E 34th Street, Indy IN 46205

ESPERANZA ART GALLERY
September 15 -17, 2026
Factory Arts District
1125 Brookside Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46202