An especially Mexican and New Mexican deity of compassion at death is La Santa Muerte. Her special time is All Saints Day right after All Hallows Eve. She is venerated because she opens the veils that separate the living and the dead for that period of time, and gives comfort and sustenance to those who grieve loved ones gone beyond.
As a child, Maria knew she wanted to be an artist. Throughout her life, Maria’s artistic expression has paralleled her spiritual journey, leading her to create images inviting contemplation or meditation. Maria seeks to express the spiritual dimension in her painting. Her work now displays a dynamic union of traditional and process painting, seemingly effortlessly expressing her inner experiences.
Maria’s work is in private collections all over the country.