Brava Theater: Indómitas: Live Podcast with guest Paulina Suárez Vázquez

Indómitas is a live monthly podcast series hosted by Chelis López of KPOO and Radio Bilingüe, featuring untamable voices of fierce women artists and activists. For the September 23 podcast, Indómitas will interview Paulina Suárez Vázquez. This September, Indómitas celebrates, Paulina Suárez Vázquez, an artist and illustrator originally from Mexico City whose career has led her to develop projects in publishing, culture, film, and animation both in Mexico and abroad. Please note that the live podcast will be conducted in Spanish. Paulina Suárez Vázquez es una artista e ilustradora originaria de la Ciudad de México, cuya trayectoria la ha llevado a desarrollar proyectos editoriales, culturales, cinematográficos y de animación en México y el extranjero. Se graduó en Ilustración por la Academy of Art University de San Francisco en 2011 y actualmente vive en Querétaro, donde trabaja como artista independiente y profesora de arte. Ha colaborado con editoriales y publicaciones de México, Estados Unidos, Canadá y Francia, además de participar en proyectos como Frida, Koati the Movie y experiencias inmersivas. Su trabajo también la ha llevado a impartir talleres para niñas, niños y adultos en museos, festivales y centros culturales de México, Colombia, Argentina y Estados Unidos. Su historia es también la de una mujer que ha encontrado en el arte una forma de expresión, trabajo y encuentro con los demás. En esta entrevista conoceremos sus recuerdos de infancia, los momentos que despertaron su vocación, los desafíos en el mundo del arte y el camino que ha recorrido para construir una vida dedicada al arte. ENGLISH Paulina Suárez Vázquez is an artist and illustrator originally from Mexico City whose career has led her to develop projects in publishing, culture, film, and animation both in Mexico and abroad. She graduated with a degree in Illustration from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco in 2011 and currently lives in Querétaro, where she works as a freelance artist and art teacher. She has collaborated with publishing houses and publications in Mexico, the United States, Canada, and France, and has participated in projects such as Frida, Koati the Movie, and immersive experiences. Her work has also taken her to conduct workshops for children and adults at museums, festivals, and cultural centers across Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, and the United States. Her story is also that of a woman who has found in art a means of expression, a profession, and a way to connect with others. In this interview, we explore her childhood memories, the moments that sparked her calling, the challenges of the art world, and the journey she has taken to build a life dedicated to art.