Artist Statement
As a printmaker, I am driven by an exploration of mark-making, color, and texture, using printmaking as a language to convey emotion and memory. While monotypes are at the core of my practice, I integrate multiple printmaking techniques, allowing each layer to build upon the next in a lively exchange of form and meaning. Through layering and texture, I create works that invite viewers to engage deeply, fostering an intimate connection with the imagery.
A central element in my work is the use of clothing, a symbol of personal history, cultural identity, and emotional resonance. Clothing is more than fabric—it carries the weight of our lived experiences, embodying the presence of those who came before us and the personal narratives we construct over time. My work explores themes of nostalgia, womanhood, and familial history, drawing from personal recollections, heirlooms, and the quiet significance of everyday clothing. My prints become traces of time, capturing how identity is formed through both personal experiences and shared histories.
By constantly experimenting, I seek to push the boundaries of printmaking, using it as a medium to reflect memory and emotion. By connecting the past with the present, my work encourages viewers to reflect on their own histories, relationships, and the ways in which objects and materials become their vessels for meaning.
Artist Bio
Ada Gonzalez is a printmaker and visual artist based in Denver, Colorado. From a young age, she developed a deep love for clothing and fashion, an influence that now plays a central role in her printmaking practice. Through layered textures and intricate mark-making, her work explores themes of personal history, memory, and identity, often incorporating clothing as a symbol of lived experience.
She earned her Visual Arts major from Regis University, along with a double minor in Art History and Spanish. During her studies, she worked closely with renowned artists Tony Ortega, Sharon Strasburg, Mave Eichelberger, and Robin Hextrum, whose mentorship helped shape her artistic approach.
Her work has been exhibited in numerous galleries, including the Arvada Center, and she has contributed to installation projects that expand the expressive possibilities of printmaking. She was also featured in a curated exhibition at the Museum of Art Fort Collins, selected by Tony Ortega.
Through her continued exploration of printmaking, she seeks to push the boundaries of the medium, using it as a tool for storytelling and connection.
Curriculum Vitae
Education
Regis University, Denver CO 80221, 8/2021-8/2025
Bachelors in Fine Arts (May 2025)
Minor in Art History and Spanish (May 2025)
Art Exhibitions
Forthcoming “Senior Thesis Exhibition” O’Sullivan Gallery. Spring 2025
“Decolonizing African Art” Daytona Memorial Library. Winter 2024
“Nepantla.” Museum of Art Fort Collins. Fall 2024.
“No pressure: Summer Printmakers.” O’Sullivan Gallery Regis University. Summer 2024.
“CURAS’24, Regis University Student Achievement Showcase” Regis University,2024
“Mo’Print at 1101.” 1101 W Mineral Street. Sprint 2024.
“Printmaking sale.” Denver Botanic Gardens. Spring 2024.
“Mo’prints Biennial Community Print Show.” Edge Gallery. Spring 2024.
“2024 Student Printmaking Showcase.” 40 West Gallery. Spring 2024.
“528.0 Regional Juried Printmaking Exhibition.” Arvada Center. Spring 2024.
Lectures and Presentations
Artis Talk, Osullivan Gallery, Spring 2025
Awards Granted
Magis Scholarship - 2021 to 2024
St. John Francis Regis Award - 2021 to 2024
PBLA Financial Aid Award - 2021 to 2024
Michael J. Sheeran S.J. Endowed Scholarship - 2021 to 2024
Hill Foundation Scholarship - 2024
Walter V. Springs Memorial Fund - 2023
Colorado Student Grant - 2021 to 2023
Work Experience
O'Sullivan Art Gallery - August 2022 to 2024
Funky Olive Pottery Studio - 2021 to 2023
Extracurricular Activities and Volunteer work
Volunteer and Assistant Art teacher at Porter Billups Leadership Academy - 2021 to 2024
Project Assistant for Ippy Farnam- 2021