Vanessa Gomez
Vanessa M Gómez, “VMG,” is a SoCali artist from the desert community of Victorville. She is a multi-disciplined artist who works mostly in digital, acrylic, public arts, and tra-digital animation. Vanessa's love for art came from growing up watching 90s Nicktoons which led her to receive her B.F.A in Animation and Visual Effects. Vanessa enjoys learning new techniques and experimenting in different styles. Her mural painting adventure began in 2019 where she continues to work on improving her skills.
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WORKS
Mímipachico 4’ x 60” x 60” -September 2023
Mímipachico is my interpretation of an alebrije paper mache sculpture which has a mix of raccoon, deer, swallowtail butterfly, and human elements. The name “Mímipachico” comes from the words “mimic” and “mapache” (raccoon). This elusive alebrije thrives in forests. It uses mimicry, like its mane naturally woven into human-like face, to deter predators. The Mímipachico is gentle natured and is believed to guide those lost in the woods back to civilization. Inversely, thanks to their haunting appearance, they are also said to drive away people with ill intentions. Because of these behaviors, Mímipachico is often called a guardian of the forest.