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About Adriana Zubikarai
Adriana Zubikarai, Zubi, focuses her artistic practice in human experience, memory and ecologies of care. She discovered her artistic voice in her late twenties when she formally pursued art, earning a certificate from the International Center of Photography in NYC. Her desire to deepen her technical skills as a form of personal expression led her to the New York Academy of Art, where she studied painting and sculpture. She continued deepening her knowledge with her mentor Leah Lopez at Leah Lopez Attelier.
Zubi’s work reflects the vibrant colors and layered textures of her Mexican heritage, a visual language that has drawn the attention of collectors in the United States, Mexico and Japan. Currently based in Miami, she is an artist-in-residence at MIFA and an active member of the Association of Women Artists (AWA), the Ceramic League of Miami, the Professional Artist Association and recently, of Fiber Arts Miami Association (FAMA).
In addition to her studio practice, Zubi is committed to arts education and community engagement. She has volunteers as a teaching artist with Breakthrough Miami, Nido de Esperanza and Avenues NYC; where she shares her approach to observation, mindfulness, and creative exploration with youth and adults.
Artist Statement
My artistic practice is exploratory and intuitive. I select materials, surfaces, and mediums that align with and support the concept of each piece. The inspiration for my work comes from lived experience—fleeting moments, emotional responses to specific places or situations, or even the simple act of walking through my neighborhood.
When a single experience resonates deeply, it often grows into a full body of work.
Although I've spent my life in major cities, nature and conservation remain central themes in my art. I strive to bridge the tension between urban life and the natural world through a lens of curiosity and care.
Color plays a significant role in my work. Growing up in Mexico City, I was surrounded by a rich visual culture and vibrant hues that became embedded in my artistic language.
Ultimately, my work seeks to illuminate the human experience and rekindle our bond with the natural world—nurturing joyful, harmonious connections between one another and the Earth we share.