Surreal is often used to describe her work, but surrealism came from the unconscious, and Leticia's work comes from reality. Her work explores our society through the creation of characters and scenes that often mix reality with fantasy. Across her staged photographs, installations, sculptures, and paintings, which she also uses to talk about her personal experience, we can find alternative images of ourselves.

What is New

Thanks to the Metro Community Placemaking Grant, Leticia is developing Discovering St. Johns—an art and history project in collaboration with Vibe of Portland. Co-led with artist and musician Elijah Asani, the project engages the neighborhood in historical research, storytelling, and creative expression to highlight the contributions of Indigenous, immigrant, and historically marginalized communities.

Through collaborative artwork created by local youth in partnership with neighborhood schools, the project will culminate in a visual and audio tour, public art displays, and a permanent online archive celebrating St. Johns’ diverse heritage.