Polka Dot Princess Begonia Study no 2 Painting

MALA HORA (the witching hour) is the studio name for my visual artwork: I am Gabi, a queer, nonbinary Xicanx multidisciplinary artist. My favorite creative realms to explore are surrealist painting and illustration, hand-painted wooden objects, comic books, mixtapes, and zines. Staying true to my namesake, my work explores memory, mythology, and magic. I look towards my ancestors and my family for inspiration. My true passion lies in telling our stories, ones I didn’t see represented in books or media growing up. Descending from a long line of writers, musicians, painters, ranch hands, pachucas and vaqueros, I try to highlight the energy of the past with my unique drawing style and a vibrant, nostalgic color palette. My work has been sought out in the past for exclusive collections, with groups like LucasFilms Ltd, Urban Outfitters, and Society6. Between client work and personal commissions, I spend time with my pets, plants, and family. xo, Gob