Alex Velazquez Brightbill

Alex Velázquez Brightbill, a Mexican artist who immigrated to Chicago at the age of ten, holds a BFA from Northeastern Illinois University. Her artwork has been exhibited in numerous galleries and curated art shows and cultural events, reflecting the hybridity of her upbringing with two cultural experiences, intertwined with her deep affinity for animals and nature. Currently, she resides in Riverside, Illinois, with her husband and two-year-old son.