ARTIST STATEMENT
"As an artist, I seek to portray a journey into my deepest self, dreams, and fears. My style is about fantastic images displayed in a realistic manner that captures a moment in time, thus telling a story. Although my themes tend to be obscure, they are at the same time elegant and thought-provoking. I enjoy using different media, such as acrylics, oil pastels, and pastels, to convey diverse feelings and imagery. My goal as an artist is to give the viewer a starting point for questions and answers about themselves."
BIOGRAPHY
Born in Bonao, Dominican Republic, Yahidith Monnalisa grew up drawing and very much into crafting. She moved to Miami Beach, Florida at the age of 14 where she attended Design & Architecture Senior High with a focus on Fashion Design & Illustration. She mostly paints acrylics on canvas and enjoys making large pastels on paper drawings and watercolor florals. Yahidith is inspired by a lifetime of vivid dreams and an overactive imagination, which she draws from to create her scenes.
After graduating with a degree in International Business Management, Yahidith Monnalisa runs a handmade e-commerce shop alongside creating her artwork. She currently lives in Pembroke Pines, Florida.
PAST SHOWS & EXHIBITIONS
2019
Santa Fe College Spring Arts Festival, Gainesville, FL
2018
12 To See at Artserve Fort Lauderdale / Juried Group Exhibition
6th Annual Dania Beach Arts & Seafood Celebration / Honorable Mention Painting
20th Annual ArtFest In The Pines / Best Painting Category Award
2015
Gathering of the Artists, Gainesville, FL
2004
Two Monnalisas (featuring Natacha Monnalisa and Yahidith Monnalisa), Newton Building, Miami Design District, FL
Two Monnalisas (featuring Natacha Monnalisa and Yahidith Monnalisa), Centro Comunitario Hispano, Miami Beach, FL
Two Monnalisas (featuring Natacha Monnalisa and Yahidith Monnalisa), Miccosukee Resort and Gaming, Miami, FL
PUBLICATIONS
"Two Monnalisas: La Predestinación del Oficio," August 2004, Salud Latina, No. 3, pp. 22-23.