M exican-A m e rican artist
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Josie Del Castillo
co ntempo rary
Plant Therapy
Oils on Wood
21” x 21”
Using plants that are native to South
Texas, I decided to incorporate
them as if they were growing out
of my head to represent them as
a “healing crown.” Plants are known
for healing - both mentally and
physically. Therefore, having them on
my head, they symbolically help me
cope with my mental health issues,
such as depression and anxiety.
Self Care
Oils on Wood
11” x 18”
We mainly use face masks to cleanse our pores, to
relax and to feel and look good. The same way we
take care of our faces is the same we should take
care of our mental health and well-being. I use the
face mask as a symbol to take of our souls and
our minds. We are sometimes so busy living life that
sometimes we don’t give ourselves alone time to rest
and recover. Our minds are very powerful; we should
take care of it.
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