CURRENT PROJECT

This series merges mid-century nostalgia with contemporary travel photography—but since returning to Miami after a decade in New York, it has evolved into a love letter to this city’s past and future. While most of the work is rooted in Miami—its neon signs, pastel architecture, and storied streets—some images are captured in other Florida locations that hold personal meaning, weaving a larger tapestry of place and memory.

Growing up here, I never felt connected to our history—it always seemed shallow, fleeting, almost unimportant. That shifted after a conversation with my grandfather about his journey from Cuba to Miami. He told me stories of living in the hotel where my grandmother’s family vacationed before they left Cuba—a place my mother would later call home. Suddenly, Miami’s landmarks weren’t just backdrops; they were living links to my family’s story.

Through these collages, I explore that connection. I photograph real, often unposed scenes—neon bars glowing at sunset, the curve of Art Deco architecture, vintage roadside motels—and overlay them with hand-cut elements from 1930s–1970s magazines: figures, typography, food, iconic branding. These additions don’t just decorate the scene; they create a visual dialogue between past and present, where memory and modernity collide.

Miami is in constant flux—skyscrapers rise, old signs fade, and history can feel like it’s slipping away. My work is a playful act of preservation, an attempt to archive the places, vibes, and aesthetics that make this city unique. It’s a reminder that history can be joyful, cinematic, and alive.

I imagine these collages as both art and invitation: a way to inspire others to notice and cherish the character of our city before it’s erased. I dream of reimagining iconic corridors like Collins Avenue—reviving vintage signage, or creating installations to celebrate Miami’s history while shaping how it’s remembered.