“When there are shadows, there is light. When there is light, we can see the path. If we can see the path, Ones is not lost, and if we are not lost, we can find JOY.” Leticia Herrera is a prize-winning and published Mexican-American artist who seeks to explore what it means to be human in her art. Born in Mexico City and immigrated to the USA in 2007. Painting mostly with oils and palette knife, she masterfully captures perspective in her pieces. She refers to the three-dimensional oil impastos figures as “walkers”. Herrera is an experienced artist with works in private collections worldwide, has shown her work internationally, in Mexico, Italy, Spain, and the USA. Herrera is a member of several Arts Organizations and has served on the board of Directors of the Visual Arts Guild of Frisco. HERRERA ON HER “WALKERS”:“I believe in the kindness of humanity. I believe that our diversity is what makes this world interesting. I consider myself an expanding artist because I believe we are always transforming. My work walks with me and changes with me. In my art, I represent that trajectory through my Series Walkers, They are searchers of beautiful emotions; they are travelers of the universe and the world. They are catchers of dreams; they are explorers of aspirations, searchers of unity and of freedom. Asking always who are we? Where are we going? What are we looking for? What do we want? Who do we love? In my paintings, I am trying to transport you to those places of my imagination where we are often find ourselves. I want to touch your soul, open your heart, and invite you to walk with me.” LETA