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Artist Statement

I was awarded my first blue ribbon in an art competition when I was in the first grade. I feel like

I’ve always been creative; making things keeps me grounded. I began working with tin as a

medium because of it’s versatility and its beautiful colors and prints. Ten years ago, I started

making jewelry out of tea tins. This has evolved into creating art pieces as well.

I consider my artwork to whimsical and quirky, with my favorite themes being coffees, cats, and

cities.

Anji is s a Washington state native and lives in her Seattle home with her husband and three

cats. Her “studio” is in the basement of her 1924 craftsman bungalow.

Find Anji's work at Fogue Studios here

Artist Statement

 Since I was a very young child, I’ve spent hours immersed in telling stories through my drawings, carving a space where my emotions, experiences, and identity collide. My work has always been deeply influenced by the complexities of being an outsider, shaped by my mixed heritage. As the child of a Jewish father and a Christian mother, I navigated the world as a Jewish individual in Uruguay, then as a Christian in a Jewish community, and later as an immigrant in the United States. These layers of "otherness" weave through every brushstroke, line, and abstract form I create.

My journey as an immigrant, mother, daughter, woman, and psychotherapist informs each piece, guiding me to express and release the things often left unsaid. I’ve always been drawn to the subconscious that feeds surrealism and expressionism. As both, an artist and a psychotherapist, I am often exploring the mind’s depths. With my pieces, I incorporate autobiographical elements, pain, and sarcasm to reflect the intricate nature of the human experience. 

I embrace both conventional and unconventional materials—watercolor, charcoal, gouache, ink, dirt, rocks, coffee, and even toothpaste—adding texture and depth to my work. These materials transform the surface into a vessel for both the mundane and the profound, capturing the intensity of human emotions in everyday life. Through my art, I hope to inspire others to share their stories and embark on their own paths toward healing.

Biography

Born and raised in Montevideo, Uruguay, Sylvia spent her childhood immersed in drawing, creating stories from her oneiric life and inner reflections. Her passion to understand the complexity of the mind led her to study clinical psychology at Instituto de Psicología del Uruguay, where she discovered art therapy and instantly fell in love with its transformative and healing power.

After immigrating to Seattle, Sylvia began working with the Latino community, supporting young children and their families, while incorporating art therapy into her practice. She furthered her education with a post-graduate degree in Infant Mental Health from the University of Washington, where she learned that working with a family from the very beginning creates a much greater impact on a child’s development.

As a mother of three, Sylvia continued her studies, earning a Master's in Social Work at the University of Washington, and focusing on children with neurodivergences and developmental delays.

In 2016, Sylvia began exhibiting her art in galleries, restaurants, and community events. Her clinical work evolved to focus on supporting parents and children through art therapy, psychotherapy, and play therapy. Her paintings, drawings, and sketches reflect intense emotions, inspired by years of deep listening to the mind.

Sylvia attended Miha Sarani's atelier to refine her portraiture skills and deepen her knowledge of art history, enriching her artistic practice. In 2019, she opened La Bestia Studio, where she sells her artwork and merges her passions for creativity and healing. She also has a studio at Equinox, which has given her the space to work on larger pieces and to continue pushing the boundaries of her creative expression.

Find Sylvia's work at Fogue Studios here