About Josie Almanza

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Josie Almanza is a Mexican-American multidisciplinary artist born and raised in Texas. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts with Teacher Certification (K–12) from Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi.Her artistic studies include a range of 2D media, particularly oil painting, while her primary focus lies in sculpture, metalworking, painting, and thread-based work. Josie enjoys traveling and experiencing new cultures—experiences that play a vital role in her creative research. Exposure to different environments continues to shape her understanding of art as a form of connection and storytelling.

 

 

 

Artist Statement

 

My work focuses on painting everyday city scenes based on photographs I take—places like Plaza Mayor or the flower shop at Tirso de Molina. These familiar yet poetic spaces help me explore how place and memory shape our sense of identity. As I document Madrid, I carry with me the textures and stories of South Texas. In the future, I plan to turn my focus back to my hometown, painting it with the same care and curiosity I give to the streets of Madrid.

 

In addition to her visual work, Josie enjoys singing and plays both piano and guitar. These musical practices often influence the rhythm, emotion, and layered structure of her artistic process. She is currently based in Madrid, Spain, where she continues to create, teach, and expand her multidisciplinary practice.