Saturday, May 17th @1PM
YoFi Art Speaks
YAW 2025
artist talk with
Nancy Mendez
Westchester, New York-based Visual Artist, Nancy Mendez, has been creating Art since childhood.
Drawing inspiration from her Ecuadorian and Puerto Rican heritage, her love for music, nature, and mysticism, Nancy’s work is distinguished by an ever-present current of Eros, the same passion that fuels her life. A free spirited and eccentric being, Nancy’s work could only be partially understood through her unique approach of mixed media usage and raw emotions. Her work embodies an elusive magical world, where she makes her works more personal to her viewers, forcing them to project their own feelings and emotions onto each character in her enchanting creations.
Nancy has also trained as a teacher, attaining an MA in Art ED from Lehman College, and is eager to continue sharing her passion for art with students, understanding that artistic creativity has the power to nurture and unite. It has been through art that she has been able to find the meaning of life.
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This event is part of YoFi Fest's second annual Art Speaks artist talk series, a dynamic series of artist talks showcasing an exciting lineup of local contemporary artists from across multiple disciplines. The series offers audiences an intimate look into the creative processes, challenges, and inspirations that shape these artists’ work. Each talk will feature a different artist delving into their work, influences, and evolving perspectives. The series highlights a diverse array of practices—including painting, sculpture, choreography, dance and more—and provides an open platform for dialogue between artists and the public.
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The Art Speaks artist talks will take place on Saturday, May 17th at YoFi’s Digital Media Art Center located at 28 Wells Avenue, 5th Floor, as part of Yonkers Arts Weekend 2025 and are presented in partnership with YonkersArts and sponsored by the City of Yonkers. All events are free and open to the public.
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Full event details can be found at YonkersArtsWeekend.com
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