Bienvenidos! I'm Kimberly. I'm an artist and designer and creator of Arriba Chica, my online shop at Etsy, www.arribachica.etsy.com. I'd like to share with you how I've been inspired by Mexican culture. I hope you enjoy reading about my journey. I would love for you to share your comments or questions!

My mother and I on my first visit to the artist colony of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico,1972.

Little girl b/w

Little girl b/w
A little girl I photographed while staying in Oaxaca.

I silkscreened her image to make my first collage!

I began adding 3-D elements to my collage work.

"I Crossed at Nogales"

"I Crossed at Nogales"
Eventually I began creating large dimensional assemblages based on visual storytelling.

I was given the opportunity to go to Mexico City and visit Frida Kahlo's house and write about my experience in regard to my work.

That led to a New York City exhibit!

After completing a degree in Interior Design I returned to doing collage work that used design elements from Mexican iconography. Now I was in home design mode and ready for some new challenges! A home business...! I began an online store selling my art designs as pillows.Arriba Chica was born!

Casita Kimberlita

Casita Kimberlita
Now I get to enjoy some of the winter months at the casita I designed in Todos Santos, Baja California.Click on photo to see more images.