I'm Laura Alvarez

I was born in Valencia, Spain and received an MA in Fine Arts in Spain and England. I arrived in The Bronx in 2009 where I juggle between being a new mom, my artist career, and my commitment to my Bronx community. I have been a teaching artist with almost every organization and city agency in New York, touching many lives through the years thanks to the arts.

I am interested in how art interacts with people. I have taken my artwork out of the studio working on walls and step-streets in different countries and NYC neighborhoods, to bring my colorful designs and joy to the community. I strive to create a participatory process in every mural, so each community feels empowered and heard about the art they see daily.

I have received several awards and grants that I use to continue promoting the arts among the Bronx youth and to create work that starts a conversation, touching issues like ecology, womanhood, racism, tradition, inequality and immigration.

I am the Co-Founder and Vice-President of the non-profit BxArts Factory, an organization committed to unlocking the inner artist in the Bronx community. I am also a board member for Artbridge, a non-profit that empowers emerging artists to transform urban spaces.

I have exhibited all over Europe, and New York in collective and solo shows.

My art business has been designated as a "Trusted Art Seller" with The Art Storefronts Organization, which means you can shop with confidence, and know that I stand behind the quality and value of my products.