Photo by Lily Blue Goschen
Javiera Estrada is a Mexican-born multimedia artist whose work
explores the intersection of psychology, spirituality, memory, and human
connection. Born in Acapulco, Mexico, and raised between cultures after
emigrating to the United States in 1989, Estrada draws inspiration from
the vivid colors, magical realism, and spiritual traditions of her
childhood.
Estrada studied photography in one of the country’s leading fine art
photography programs, where she developed the conceptual and
technical foundation for her multidisciplinary practice. Working across
photography, mixed media, textiles, installation, film, and photograms,
Estrada creates immersive and emotionally charged worlds that blur the
boundaries between the sacred and the everyday. Her work frequently
examines themes of transformation, consciousness, identity, intimacy,
and the unseen emotional landscapes that shape human experience.
Estrada has exhibited throughout the United States, Europe, and
Singapore. In 2020, her solo exhibition in Las Vegas received a
Certificate of Special Congressional Commendation for the Arts from
the United States Congress. Her work has been exhibited at the Leica
Gallery in Hollywood and featured in the Los Angeles Times for her
immersive, Twister-inspired installation exploring human connection
and play. She is also participating in this year’s LACMA Art + Film
Parade. Estrada currently lives and works in Los Angeles.