Contemporary mexican-inspired art with a California influence
About Deni Fuller Art
My Story
Deni Fuller is a second-generation Mexican-American artist who grew up in California. Inspired by her ancestors from Mexico, she creates art that blends bold, modern styles with timeless imagery.
Her work explores the connections between nature, community, and culture. A lifelong love of ancient art and Mexican folk art is woven into her p
Deni Fuller is a second-generation Mexican-American artist who grew up in California. Inspired by her ancestors from Mexico, she creates art that blends bold, modern styles with timeless imagery.
Her work explores the connections between nature, community, and culture. A lifelong love of ancient art and Mexican folk art is woven into her pieces. Deni earned her MFA and BFA from San Francisco State University and has dedicated over 25 years to inspiring students as an art educator.
Her art often incorporates linoleum prints, a technique that honors traditional art forms while creating pieces with rich texture and movement. Through her work, Deni aims to share the magic of nature and the power of ancestral wisdom. "I love intertwining ancient stories with contemporary themes; it's a beautiful way of honoring the past while looking forward to the future."
Juried Art Exhibitions
"Good Vs Evil", Sacramento Center of the Arts, October 2024
"Collage" international juried show, Lesher Center of the Arts Bedford Gallery, WC, June 2024
"Haven: A Place of Comfort & Contemplation", Sebastopol Center of the Arts, August 2024
This linocut print captures a poignant psychological struggle in stark black ink. At its heart, a little girl holds a vivid red flower, symbolizing hope or redemption, while hiding a knife behind her back. Her shadow looms as a solid black demon, representing her inner fears. The print's dramatic contrast of light and dark highlights her vulnerable yet resolute confrontation with her inner turmoil.
9" x 12" Linoleum block print on unbleached Mulberry handmade paper
"Haven: A Place of Comfort & Contemplation", Sebastopol Center of the Arts, August 2024
"Collage" international juried show, Lesher Center of the Arts Bedford Gallery, WC, June 2024
"Haven: A Place of Comfort & Contemplation", Sebastopol Center of the Arts, August 2024
"In today's fast-paced, often chaotic world, we find ourselves longing for spaces where we can feel comfort, engage in thoughtful contemplation, and experience a sense of security. Sanctuaries come in many forms, whether they be physical places, metaphysical states of mind, or places of human connection."
I based my piece on an ancient Nahuatl blessing (the language of my Mexican Ancestors) which has given me comfort and peace. This self-portrait was part of a juried show titled "Haven: A Place of Comfort & Contemplation" by The Sebastopol Center of the Arts, CA.
Wood Panel 12" x 16" Acrylic paint
"Collage" international juried show, Lesher Center of the Arts Bedford Gallery, WC, June 2024
"Collage" international juried show, Lesher Center of the Arts Bedford Gallery, WC, June 2024
This artwork employs a traditional collage medium of magazine images, maps, marigold flower petals, printed materials, watercolor, and colored pencil to illustrate the evolution of public spaces in Mexico City. It highlights key events, including the removal of the Christopher Columbus statue and the installation of the Young Woman of Amajac and the anti-statue Justicia. The piece captures the intersection of contemporary and ancient art, reflecting the city's journey toward a more inclusive historical narrative.
Traditional collage (magazine images, maps, flowers, printed copies, watercolor, colored pencil) 20" x 24"
“Open Call” Compound Gallery, Emeryville, CA 2023
"California Love Song"
A lone Mariachi sings with the once common California grizzly bear, surrounded by bright orange California poppies. "California Love Song pays homage to the strength of the State (represented by the Grizzly Bear), the beauty of its natural landscapes (California Poppies), and the history of Mexicans being a part of the land before California became a state.
3-color hand screen-printed on 11" x 14" 135lb Richeson heavy printmaking paper
“California Dreaming” Carnegie Arts Center, Turlock, CA Nov. 2022
“California Dreaming” Carnegie Arts Center, Turlock, CA Nov. 2022
This artwork intertwines elements of California—such as quail, poppies, the monarch butterfly, and golden hills—around a Día de los Muertos figure. It honors the dreams and rich history of my Mexican ancestors in the Golden State, tracing back to the period when the region was part of Mexico, known as "Alta California."
Acrylic Paint on Framed Wood Panel 16” x 20”
“Textual” Live Worms Gallery, North Beach S.F., CA Sept. 2021
“California Dreaming” Carnegie Arts Center, Turlock, CA Nov. 2022
"Rise"
A Dia de los Muertos phoenix triumphantly rises from the flames. This piece was created for a gallery show centered around the theme incorporating text
with imagery held at Live Worms Gallery,
North Beach San Francisco.
Acrylic paint on 8” x 10” wood panel
